Shimla, March 31 -- Expressing displeasure over what it termed as a "callous attitude," the Himachal Pradesh High Court has pulled up officers of the Sukhu government for failing to ensure the presence of a responsible and competent officer during proceedings pertaining to dues of forest corporation employees.
Hearing CWP No. 1979 of 2024 (Jai Singh Verma & Ors. vs State of H.P. & Ors.), the court noted that although officials were present in compliance with earlier directions, none was sufficiently empowered or informed to assist the court on policy matters.
Justice Ajay Mohan Goel observed that despite clear instructions, the concerned corporation failed to depute an official capable of addressing the matter substantively, and deprecate...