The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Ministry of Home Affairs to file an affidavit within a week indicating whether an officer s concurrence is necessary before empanelling him for appointment as the Director General of Police (DGP) of a state even if he is on the Center s deputation.
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The court passed the order on a petition filed against the extension granted to Nagaland s incumbent DGP, T John Longkumer. It also sought UPSC s response. India News | SC Asks MHA to File Affidavit over Issue Related to Appointment of Nagaland DGP.
The Supreme Court on Friday criticized the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) over the process of appointment of Nagaland DGP and refused to give 60 days time for convening the Empanelment Committee Meeting for preparation of a panel of officers for making appointments to the post.