SC refuses to entertain plea alleging threats at behest of Karnataka CM
New Delhi, Mar 20 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Friday declined to entertain a petition that alleged threats orchestrated by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to capture a property.
The counsel representing the petitioner informed a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta that the petitioner was unable to enter Karnataka and had been forced to live in Delhi.
"Is the Karnataka chief minister sending people after you in Delhi?" the bench inquired. The counsel responded, "Not in Delhi; it is in Karnataka."
The lawyer explained that the petitioner wished to return to Karnataka. "Despite filing repeated police complaints and obtaining court orders in my favour, the threats continue," he argued.
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The lawyer also claimed that in January, there was an incident of stone pelting at the property, and some individuals vandalised it. "They want to capture the property," the counsel claimed.
The bench questioned why the petitioner had not approached the jurisdictional high court. The lawyer responded, "The problem is that because of these threats, I am unable to enter the state of Karnataka. I am forced to live in Delhi."
The bench then referred to a committee and asked whether the petitioner was heading it.
The Supreme Court commented that the petitioner seemed to be engaged in a "political battle" in court. The counsel noted that the petitioner was not politically inclined at all.
After the bench showed its disinclination to entertain the plea filed by two persons, the counsel sought permission to withdraw it.
The plea was dismissed as withdrawn, leaving it open for the petitioners to avail themselves of remedies before the jurisdictional high court.
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VP, PM greet civil servants on Civil Services Day
New Delhi (PTI): Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted civil servants on the occasion of Civil Services Day and said it is time to further strengthen the resolve to work towards good governance and nation building.
The Vice President said as the enduring pillar of India's administrative framework, the efforts of the civil servants in strengthening governance and delivering public services are of immense significance.
The prime minister said from the grassroots to policy-making, the efforts of civil servants touch countless lives and contribute to India's progress
"On the occasion of Civil Services Day, I extend my warm greetings to all civil servants and convey my sincere appreciation for your dedication and exemplary service to the nation," Radhakrishnan said in a post on X.
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He said the theme for this year, "Viksit Bharat: Citizen-Centric Governance and Development at the Last Mile", aligns with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 and underscores the Government's commitment to transparent, accountable, and citizen-centric governance, with a strong emphasis on last-mile delivery and inclusive development.
"Let us all celebrate the day and continue to work collectively towards building an inclusive and developed India," he said.
The Vice President will deliver the keynote address at the Civil Services Day celebrations at Vigyan Bhawan here on Tuesday.
In his message, Modi greeted all civil servants on Civil Services Day and said this is an occasion to further strengthen the resolve to work towards good governance and nation building.
"May our civil servants continue to serve with excellence, compassion and innovation, upholding the highest standards of duty," he said.
The prime minister said service to the nation is the foundation of a 'Developed India'.
"On the glorious occasion of Civil Services Day, let us reaffirm our resolve to build a strong, prosperous, and sensitive India by bringing the person standing at the last line into the mainstream of development," he said.
The central government celebrates April 21 every year as 'Civil Services day' as an occasion for civil servants to rededicate themselves to the cause of citizen and renew their commitments to public service and excellence in work.
This date is chosen to commemorate the day when the first Home Minister of Independent India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, addressed the probationers of Administrative Services Officers in 1947 in Delhi, and referred to civil servants as the 'steel frame of India'.
