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2004 DIGILAW 1221 (SC)

State Of U. P. v. JEET S. BISHT

2004-09-15

G.P.MATHUR, P.K.BALASUBRAMANYAN, R.C.LAHOTI

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ORDER In SLP (C) No. 6928 of 1999 and WP (C) No. 164 of 2002 IAs Nos. 12-13 in SLP (C) No. 6928 of 1999 1. It is pointed out that in January 2004, the Selection Committee selected 30 candidates for the posts of Presidents and 76 candidates for the posts of members (34 male members and 42 lady members) for appointment against vacancies in 35 District Fora in the State of Uttar Pradesh. The grievance is that though the selection and recommendations were made, yet the State Government is sitting over the matter and not issuing appointment letters. 2. We would like the State Government to explain the reasons for inaction and delay. 3. Let it be done in three weeks. IA No . ... in SLP (C) No. 6928 of 1999 (filed on 13-8-2003) 4. The learned counsel for the State of Uttar Pradesh states that grievances raised in this application are receiving consideration of the State Government and are at a final stage of decision. Let that decision, if taken, be brought on record or else the progress made in that regard be indicated, in three weeks. 5. List after three weeks. IAs Nos. 8-9 in SLP (C) No. 6928 of 1999 6.IA No.9 for exemption from filing OT is allowed. 7. In IA No.8, the State Government of Uttar Pradesh shall consider and reframe Rule 9, especially clauses (a) and (c) of sub-rule (1) of Rule 9. 8. Prima facie, we are of the opinion that so far as the President and members of the District Forum are concerned, an inquiry into complaints against them ought to be held by the President of the State Commission and the complaint against the President of the State Commission may be inquired into by a sitting or retired Chief Justice of any High Court while the complaint against a member of the State Commission may be inquired into by any sitting Judge of the High Court nominated by the State Government in consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court of the State where the State Commission is situated. 9. List IA No.8 after three weeks. IA No.6 in SLP (C) No. 6928 of 1999 10. We are already hearing National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Bar Association, New Delhi and WP (C) No. 164 of 2002 has been registered for that purpose. IA be treated as disposed of. 9. List IA No.8 after three weeks. IA No.6 in SLP (C) No. 6928 of 1999 10. We are already hearing National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Bar Association, New Delhi and WP (C) No. 164 of 2002 has been registered for that purpose. IA be treated as disposed of. IA No.5 in SLP (C) No. 6928 of 1999 11. IA has become infructuous and the same be treated as disposed of. IAs Nos. 10 and 14 in SLP (C) No. 6928 of 1999 12. IAs for exemption from filing OT are allowed. IA No. 11 in SLP (C) No. 6928 of 1999 13. IA for impleadment is allowed. Re: District Consumer Fora in the State of Tamil Nadu 14. It is brought to our notice that in the State of Tamil Nadu 13 out of 30 District Consumer Fora are non-functional. 15. Issue notice to the Standing Counsel for the State of Tamil Nadu to have instructions in this regard and state the reasons for 13 District Consumer Fora being non-functional, on the next date of hearing. 16. On the several controversies arising for decision in the main petition [i.e. WP (C) No. 164 of 2002, we have heard the learned counsel for the parties. 17. For further hearing, list after three weeks. Court Masters