India, April 7 -- The Supreme Court on Monday came down heavily on West Bengal chief secretary Dushyant Nariala, asking why he did not answer the many calls made by the Chief Justice of Calcutta high court. Displeased with the ECI-appointed official's clarification, the Supreme Court further asked him to "lower" himself a bit so "minions" like the Chief Justice to convey their messages.

The court's remarks came as it lashed out on several West Bengal administration officials over the gherao of seven judicial officers who were posted for the special intensive revision (SIR) of voter roll exercise in Malda district.

When asked why he didn't answer the Calcutta high court Chief Justice's calls, Nariala reportedly said that he received no c...