Jammu, Oct. 22 -- The Jammu and Kashmir Government has warned officers that delays in filing replies, affidavits and compliance reports in court cases will not be tolerated, and that responsibility will be fixed on those at fault.
In a circular, the Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs directed all Administrative Departments, Heads of Departments and other concerned authorities to ensure "strict compliance" with a set of instructions. The aim is to secure effective representation of the Government before courts and tribunals, particularly in contempt proceedings.
The circular (No. 15-JK(LD) of 2026) refers to an August 14, 2026 order of the Central Administrative Tribunal's Srinagar Bench in a contempt petition, C.P. No. 5...