The plea challenges a June 19 show cause notice issued by Special Secretary (vigilance), Directorate of Vigilance in connection with "construction" work of a "bungalow" which is the official residence of the Delhi Chief Minister.
The government sought that Mishra be allowed to stay in office till October 15 so that the Financial Action Task Force s (FATF) review of India s money-laundering investigations can conclude swiftly. The application was mentioned by solicitor general Tushar Mehta before a bench headed by justice BR Gavai. The bench agreed to take up the application on Thursday at 3:30 pm.
Investigative agencies will be compelled to file investigations and go after targets in accordance with the political whims of the administration if the Centre s upper hand in appointments continue
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