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Appearing for some of the appellants, Advocate Arunava Mukherjee said he was not challenging the scheme but only seeking directions to complete the previously notified recruitment process to Army and Air Force.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has asked district authorities to provide full support for 'Agnipath' recruitment rallies after the Army flagged "vacillating" support from local administration.
The Agnipath scheme announced on June 14, seeks to recruit youths in the age bracket of 17-and-half and 21 for only four years with a provision to retain 25 per cent of them for 15 more years.
Agnipath scheme: The top court said it is transferring the pleas as it would be appropriate if it has the benefit of the Delhi High Court s considered view on them.