DB directs GAD to disclose action against Members of AIS involved in corruption
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 28: Division Bench of the High Court comprising Chief Justice (Acting) Rajesh Bindal and Justice Sanjay Dhar has directed the General Administration Department (GAD) to file a special report before the next date of hearing indicating the action initiated against the Members of the All India Services (AIS) against whom the corruption cases have been registered.
After hearing Advocate Sheikh Shakeel Ahmed with Advocate Supriya Chouhan (through virtual mode) appearing for the petitioners in the much publicized PIL titled Sheikh Mohd Shafi & Anr Versus Union of India and others connected with Court of its Own Motion Versus UT of J&K & Ors and AAG Aseem Sawhney appearing for GAD, the Division Bench expressed its displeasure over the half-hearted/confusing 263 pages status report filed by GAD in terms of order dated July 21, 2020 whereby the GAD was required to apprise the court about the departmental action against the Government employees involved in corruption matters and whether employees involved in cases for serious offences were granted further promotions and other benefits.