Delhi High Court Demands Government Action on Vacant Minority Commission Posts
Delhi HC seeks response from govt over vacant chairman, member posts in minority panel since 2023
The Economic Times
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The Delhi High Court has ordered the city government to address the prolonged vacancies for the chairman and members of the Delhi State Minorities Commission, which have remained unfilled since August 2023. The court emphasized the need for timely appointments and scheduled a follow-up hearing for August 12.
- 01The Delhi High Court is pressing the government to fill vacant posts in the Delhi State Minorities Commission.
- 02The vacancies for the chairman and members have been unfilled since August 24, 2023.
- 03The court has mandated the government to provide a timeline for filling these positions.
- 04An affidavit must be submitted by a senior government official explaining the delay.
- 05The next hearing is set for August 12.
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The Delhi High Court has sought a response from the Delhi government regarding the unfilled vacancies for the chairman and members of the Delhi State Minorities Commission, which have remained vacant since August 24, 2023. A bench led by Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya highlighted that the law requires these positions to be filled promptly and cannot remain vacant indefinitely. The court has directed the government to file an affidavit detailing the steps taken to fill these vacancies and the timeline for doing so. This order was issued on April 22 in response to a public interest litigation filed by Salek Chand Jain. The court has scheduled the next hearing for August 12 to review the government's compliance.
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Filling these vacancies is crucial for the effective functioning of the Delhi State Minorities Commission, which addresses issues concerning minority communities.
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