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The Indian Express SC tells Centre to appoint NHRC D-G within a week The court was hearing a PIL filed by advocate Radha Kant Tripathy, who had complained against the inordinate delay in making appointments.

Utkarsh Anand | New Delhi | Published:January 24, 2017 3:37 am

ASKING THE government not to pass the buck, the Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to appoint Director General (Investigation) at the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) within a week. A bench led by Chief Justice of India J S Khehar also asked the Centre to appoint a member of the human rights body within four weeks. “You (Centre) will be in trouble if we start dealing with this matter and pass some orders. So don’t pass the buck. You cannot keep on delaying these appointments,” the bench told Additional Solicitor General Pinky Anand, who appeared for the government.

She informed the bench that the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) had to clear the appointment of the Director General whereas the selection process for the member had to be done again since the one selected has declined to accept the position. Despite a clearance by the ACC, BJP vice-president Avinash Rai Khanna later declined to accept the position. “You say there is some delay. (But) it is not some delay. The post of a member is vacant since March 2014 – three years. You cannot keep a post vacant for three years,” the court said, adding it will give the government one week to appoint the Director General since the file has already reached the ACC. “We hope and trust that the appointment will be made within four weeks,” the court stated. The court was hearing a PIL filed by advocate Radha Kant Tripathy, who had complained against the inordinate delay in making appointments.

NHRC vacancies: SC asks Centre to fill post of DG within a week

January 23, 2017

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre to fill up the vacancy of the Director General (DG) of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) within a week and other pending vacancies in one week as well.

The apex court bench headed by the Chief Justice ofthe order while hearing a Public Interest Litigationand social activist Radhakanta Tripathy.

"What is your difficulty in appointing the member and the Director General (investigation)? The post of member has been lying vacant since March 2014 and the Director General since November 2014. This cannot be allowed," asked the Chief Justice from the Additional Solicitor General, Pinky Anand.

Revering on the same, Anand said that the person whpost declined to accept it, due to which the post was lying vacant and assured that the government is taking serious steps to fill the

"If this is the case for member, what is the reason for nonGeneral (Investigation)? Whether there is no suitable IPS Officer?"questioned the petitioner of the case.

"It requires certain process. The process will be star


on Monday asked the Centre to fill up the vacancy of the Director General (DG) of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) within a week and other pending vacancies in one week as well.

bench headed by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) J.S. Khehar passed Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by civil rights lawyer

and social activist Radhakanta Tripathy.

"What is your difficulty in appointing the member and the Director General The post of member has been lying vacant since March 2014 and the

Director General since November 2014. This cannot be allowed," asked the Chief Justice from the Additional Solicitor General, Pinky Anand.

Revering on the same, Anand said that the person whose name was finalised for the post declined to accept it, due to which the post was lying vacant and assured that

is taking serious steps to fill the vacancies.

"If this is the case for member, what is the reason for non-appointment of Director General (Investigation)? Whether there is no suitable IPS Officer?"questioned the

"It requires certain process. The process will be started afresh" Anand stated.


on Monday asked the Centre to fill up the vacancy of the Director General (DG) of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) within a week and other

(CJI) J.S. Khehar passed (PIL) filed by civil rights lawyer

"What is your difficulty in appointing the member and the Director General The post of member has been lying vacant since March 2014 and the

Director General since November 2014. This cannot be allowed," asked the Chief

ose name was finalised for the post declined to accept it, due to which the post was lying vacant and assured that

appointment of Director General (Investigation)? Whether there is no suitable IPS Officer?"questioned the

ted afresh" Anand stated.

SC directs govt to appoint NHRC director general in a week

The Supreme Court also gave the Centre four weeks to appoint members to the NHRC

Tue, Jan 24 2017. 01 02 AM IST

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to appoint the director general of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) within a week.

“You will be in trouble if we pass some orders. How long do you want to drag this on?” the court said in an oral observation.

The court also gave the Centre four weeks to appoint members to the commission.

A bench comprising Chief Justice J.S. Khehar, justChandrachud was hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) filed in 2015 by advocate Radhakanta Tripathy over inordinate delay in filing up vacant posts in the commission.

The petitioner had stated that the commission cannot functchairperson, member and director general of investigation. It has become handicapped due to inaction of the government. He also cited increase in pendency of cases due to vacant positions in NHRC.

On 2 December, former chief justice T.S. Thgovernment’s delay in making appointments to NHRC. The court had also asked the government to explain the reasons for delay in making appointments.

As per the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, NHRC consists of and eight members and the director general is responsible for carrying out enquiry ordered by the commission.

"As regards appointment of Director General (investigation) when was the

recommendation for appointment of a suitable officer made

approved. The cause for delay in making of the selection/recommendation may also

be explained," the bench had said.

The apex court was hearing a plea filed by advocate Radhakanta Tripathy who had

said that the "commission cannot functi

director general of investigatio

government."



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The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to appoint the director general of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) within a week.

“You will be in trouble if we pass some orders. How long do you want to drag this on?” the court said in an oral observation.


A bench comprising Chief Justice J.S. Khehar, justices N.V. Ramana and D.Y. Chandrachud was hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) filed in 2015 by advocate Radhakanta Tripathy over inordinate delay in filing up vacant posts in the

The petitioner had stated that the commission cannot functchairperson, member and director general of investigation. It has become handicapped due to inaction of the government. He also cited increase in pendency of cases due to vacant positions in NHRC.

On 2 December, former chief justice T.S. Thakur had expressed dissatisfaction on the government’s delay in making appointments to NHRC. The court had also asked the government to explain the reasons for delay in making appointments.

As per the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, NHRC consists of and eight members and the director general is responsible for carrying out enquiry


recommendation for appointment of a suitable officer made and by whom was it




said that the "commission cannot function without its chairperson, member and

director general of investigation. It has become handicapped due to inaction of the



The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to appoint the director general of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) within a week.

“You will be in trouble if we pass some orders. How long do you want to drag this


ices N.V. Ramana and D.Y. Chandrachud was hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) filed in 2015 by advocate Radhakanta Tripathy over inordinate delay in filing up vacant posts in the

The petitioner had stated that the commission cannot function without its chairperson, member and director general of investigation. It has become handicapped due to inaction of the government. He also cited increase in pendency of

akur had expressed dissatisfaction on the government’s delay in making appointments to NHRC. The court had also asked the government to explain the reasons for delay in making appointments.

As per the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, NHRC consists of a chairperson and eight members and the director general is responsible for carrying out enquiry


and by whom was it



on without its chairperson, member and

e to inaction of the

He had contended that due to vacant posts in NHRC for a long time, the pendency of

cases has been increasing.

Tripathy had said that under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, NHRC is

supposed to comprise a chairperson, who has been a Chief Justice of India, one

member who is or has been a judge of the Supreme Court, one member who is, or

has been, the chief justice of a high court and two members from amongst persons

having knowledge of, or practical experience in matters relating to human rights.

SC directs Centre to fill

24 Jan 2017

The apex court had on Decembdelay in filling up vacant positionsof investigation and a memberthe delay THE Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to appoint Director General in the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) within a week A bench headed by Chief Justice J S Khehar also asked the Central Government to appoint the members of the human rights body within four week “You (Centre) will be in trouble if we start hearing this matter and pass some order. We are granting you four weeks to appoint the members. We hope and expect that the process of appointment of members can be concluded in four weeks,” the bench said. At the outset of the hearing, the bench said, “Why don’t you (Centre) appoint somebody? You have to do it. We are not going to grant you so much time.“We will give you three weeks for appointing the members and you appoint the DG in a week,” the bench, also comprising Justices N V Ramana and D Y Chandrachud said. Later, the apex court granted four weeks time for appointing the members of the human rights body after the Centre requested for some more timeThe apex court had on December 2 last year expredelay in filling up vacant positions in the NHRC including that of the Director General of investigation and a member while directing the Centre to enumerate reasons for the delay. It had asked the Centre to make these appo“How long do you want to drag on? Right from March 2014, there has been vacancy in the commission.” “As regards appointment of Director General (investigation) when was the recommendation for appointment of a suitableapproved. The cause for delay in making of the selection/recommendation may also be explained,” the bench had said.

fill up post of DG in NHRC within

December 2 last year expressed displeasurepositions in the NHRC including that of the

member while directing the Centre to enumerate

nday directed the Centre to appoint Director General in the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) within a week.

A bench headed by Chief Justice J S Khehar also asked the Central Government to appoint the members of the human rights body within four weeks.

“You (Centre) will be in trouble if we start hearing this matter and pass some order. We are granting you four weeks to appoint the members. We hope and expect that the process of appointment of members can be concluded in four weeks,” the bench

At the outset of the hearing, the bench said, “Why don’t you (Centre) appoint somebody? You have to do it. We are not going to grant you so much time.“We will give you three weeks for appointing the members and you appoint the DG in

also comprising Justices N V Ramana and D Y Chandrachud

Later, the apex court granted four weeks time for appointing the members of the human rights body after the Centre requested for some more timeThe apex court had on December 2 last year expressed displeasure over inordinate delay in filling up vacant positions in the NHRC including that of the Director General of investigation and a member while directing the Centre to enumerate reasons for

It had asked the Centre to make these appointments as soon as possible, saying, “How long do you want to drag on? Right from March 2014, there has been vacancy

“As regards appointment of Director General (investigation) when was the recommendation for appointment of a suitable officer made and by whom was it approved. The cause for delay in making of the selection/recommendation may also be explained,” the bench had said.

a week

displeasure over inordinate the Director General

enumerate reasons for

nday directed the Centre to appoint Director General in

A bench headed by Chief Justice J S Khehar also asked the Central Government to

“You (Centre) will be in trouble if we start hearing this matter and pass some order. We are granting you four weeks to appoint the members. We hope and expect that the process of appointment of members can be concluded in four weeks,” the bench

At the outset of the hearing, the bench said, “Why don’t you (Centre) appoint somebody? You have to do it. We are not going to grant you so much time.” “We will give you three weeks for appointing the members and you appoint the DG in

also comprising Justices N V Ramana and D Y Chandrachud

Later, the apex court granted four weeks time for appointing the members of the human rights body after the Centre requested for some more time.

ssed displeasure over inordinate delay in filling up vacant positions in the NHRC including that of the Director General of investigation and a member while directing the Centre to enumerate reasons for

intments as soon as possible, saying, “How long do you want to drag on? Right from March 2014, there has been vacancy

“As regards appointment of Director General (investigation) when was the officer made and by whom was it


Economic Times

Appoint National Human Rights Commission Director General within a week:

Supreme Court to Centre

By PTI | Updated: Jan 23, 2017, 12.51 PM IST

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court today directed the Centre to appoint Director

General in the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) within a week.

A bench headed by Chief Justice J S Khehar also asked the central government to

appoint the members of the human rights body within four weeks.

"You (Centre) will be in trouble if we start hearing this matter and pass some order.

We are granting you four weeks to appoint the members. We hope and expect that

the process of appoint the members. We hope and expect that the process of

appointment of members can be concluded in four weeks," the bench said.

At the outset of the hearing, the bench said, "Why don't you (Centre) appoint

somebody? You have to do it. We are not going to grant you so much time."

"We will give you three weeks for appointing the members and you appoint the DG in

a week," the bench, also comprising Justices N V Ramana and D Y Chandrachud

said.

Later, the apex court granted four weeks time for appointing the members of the

human rights body after the Centre requested for some more time.

The apex court had on December 2 last year expressed displeasure over inordinate

delay in filling up vacant positions in the NHRC including that of the Director General

of investigation and a member while directing the Centre to enumerate reasons for

the delay.

It had asked the Centre to make these appointments as soon as possible, saying,

"How long do you want to drag on? Right from March 2014, there has been vacancy

in the commission."


recommendation for appointment of a suitable officer made and by whom was it




said that the "commission cannot function without its chairperson, member and

director general of investigation. It has become handicapped due to inaction of the

government.

He had contended that due to vacant posts in NHRC for a long time, the pendency of

cases has been increasing.

Tripathy had said that under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, NHRC is

supposed to comprise a chairperson, who has been a Chief Justice of India, one

member who is or has been a judge of the Supreme Court, one member who is, or

has been, the chief justice of a high court and two members from amongst persons

having knowledge of, or practical experience in matters relating to human rights.

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Centre has one week to appoint the National Human Rights

Commission chief, says Supreme Court

The bench heard a plea alleging that pending cases with the NHRC were piling up as the number of vacant posts at the body had increased.

Tuesday, January 24th 2017

The Supreme Court on Monday gave the Narendra Modi-led government a week to appoint the director general of the National Human Rights Commission, PTI reported. A bench led by Chief Justice JS Khehar also asked the Centre to appoint members of the group within four weeks.

The court’s observations came after it heard a plea filed by advocate Radhakanta Tripathy, who alleged that pending cases with the NHRC were piling up because the number of vacant posts at the body had increased. “You [the Centre] will be in trouble if we start hearing this matter and pass some order,” the court said. “Why don’t you appoint somebody? You have to do it. We are not going to grant you so much time.”

This is not the first time the Supreme Court has questioned the Centre on the delay in appointments to various positions at the commission. On December 2, 2016, the court had asked the government to explain the delay, after which a bench had observed that there had been vacancies in the commission since March 2014.

NHRC notice to AAI over delayed relief to Dalit families

JANUARY 24, 2017

Nine years after they were evicted from their village to make way for the expansion of the Indira Gandhi International Airport, over 50 Dalit families are yet to be rehabilitated, forcing the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to issue notices to the authorities concerned on Monday. As per media reports, a total of 122 Dalit families of Nangal Dewat village in Delhi were removed from the area when TerminalSo far, 59 of these families have not been provided alternate accommodation by the authorities. ‘Submit report’ Taking suo motu cognisance of the media reports, which it termed “painful” and “indicative of grave violation of human rights, the NHRC issued notices to the Chief Secretary of the Delhi government and the chairperson of the Airports Authority of India, asking for reports within six weeks. The commission asked the two officials about what steps had been taken and proposed for the rehabilitation of these families. The Commission observed that the authorities were liable to provide alternate housing for those whose lands and residences had been acquired by the State. As per the reports, these families had tried every agency and department concerned for a solution, but to no avail. The families had been put under financial stress, having to spend on rented acco

NHRC notice to AAI over delayed relief to Dalit families

Nine years after they were evicted from their village to make way for the expansion of the Indira Gandhi International Airport, over 50 Dalit families are yet to be

he National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to issue notices to the authorities concerned on Monday.

As per media reports, a total of 122 Dalit families of Nangal Dewat village in Delhi were removed from the area when Terminal-3 of the IGI Airport was beingSo far, 59 of these families have not been provided alternate accommodation by the

Taking suo motu cognisance of the media reports, which it termed “painful” and “indicative of grave violation of human rights, the NHRC issued notices to the Chief Secretary of the Delhi government and the chairperson of the Airports Authority of

king for reports within six weeks.

The commission asked the two officials about what steps had been taken and proposed for the rehabilitation of these families.

The Commission observed that the authorities were liable to provide alternate whose lands and residences had been acquired by the State.

As per the reports, these families had tried every agency and department concerned for a solution, but to no avail. The families had been put under financial stress, having to spend on rented accommodation.

Nine years after they were evicted from their village to make way for the expansion of the Indira Gandhi International Airport, over 50 Dalit families are yet to be

he National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to issue

As per media reports, a total of 122 Dalit families of Nangal Dewat village in Delhi 3 of the IGI Airport was being expanded.

So far, 59 of these families have not been provided alternate accommodation by the

Taking suo motu cognisance of the media reports, which it termed “painful” and “indicative of grave violation of human rights, the NHRC issued notices to the Chief Secretary of the Delhi government and the chairperson of the Airports Authority of

The commission asked the two officials about what steps had been taken and

The Commission observed that the authorities were liable to provide alternate whose lands and residences had been acquired by the State.

As per the reports, these families had tried every agency and department concerned for a solution, but to no avail. The families had been put under financial stress,

'Unfit' river water: NHRC notice to TN govt

Tuesday, 24 January 2017

New Delhi: The National Human RightsTamilnadu government over reports that water supplied to 1.5 lakh residents from Bhavani river in Mettupalayam was 'unfit' Taking suo motu cognisance of a media report, the NHRC has issued the notice to the Chief Secretary of the state and sought a detaile"The residents of the area have been contracting skin diseases and also finding it difficult to stand by the odour of the river water." the Commission said in a statement today. The NHRC has observed that the contents oindicative of violation of Right toregion. "Potable water and sanitation are essential to realisation of basic human rights. It is the duty of the Statehuman rights of the people are not violated," it said. According to the media report, carried on 16 January, Tamilnadu Water Supply and Drainage Board has reported that the water is 'chemically not potable as the turbidity and iron values exceed permissible limits.' "The water is also bacteriologically unsafe due to thesource of which is human andUnited Bleachers Limited and ITC Paper Mill are also runtreated water in the river," the NHRC said, quoting the report. Reportedly, Bhavani river was flowing freely until yearthe year 2001, when Erode unit ofbarrages in the river at Samayapuram and Omapalayam to generate electricity, the NHRC said. "The project is, reportedly, generating low power than expected. The state electricity board has also not obtained Control Board," it further said. "The State government has reportedly sanctioned a sum of Rs 91.7 crore for an underground drainage project butwater from Bhavani river is supplied to Mettupalayam while 6discharged into the river," the NHRC said.

'Unfit' river water: NHRC notice to TN govt

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to nt over reports that water supplied to 1.5 lakh residents from

Bhavani river in Mettupalayam was 'unfit' for consumption.

Taking suo motu cognisance of a media report, the NHRC has issued the notice to the Chief Secretary of the state and sought a detailed report in the matter in six weeks."The residents of the area have been contracting skin diseases and also finding it difficult to stand by the odour of the river water." the Commission said in a statement

The NHRC has observed that the contents of the report are a matter of concern and indicative of violation of Right to Life and Health of the residents of the

"Potable water and sanitation are essential to realisation of basic human rights. It is the duty of the State to provide necessary infrastructure so that the

of the people are not violated," it said.

According to the media report, carried on 16 January, Tamilnadu Water Supply and Drainage Board has reported that the water is 'chemically not potable as the turbidity

on values exceed permissible limits.'

"The water is also bacteriologically unsafe due to the presence of faecal coliform, the source of which is human and animal excreta. Many industries, including the

Bleachers Limited and ITC Paper Mill are also reportedly discharging untreated water in the river," the NHRC said, quoting the report.

Reportedly, Bhavani river was flowing freely until year 2000. The problem started in the year 2001, when Erode unit of the Tamilnadu Electricity Board set up two barrages in the river at Samayapuram and Omapalayam to generate electricity, the

he project is, reportedly, generating low power than expected. The state electricity 'No Objection Certificate' from the Tamilnadu Pollution

Control Board," it further said. "The State government has reportedly sanctioned a of Rs 91.7 crore for an underground drainage project but presently, 10 MLD

water from Bhavani river is supplied to Mettupalayam while 6-8 MLD sewage is river," the NHRC said.

Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to nt over reports that water supplied to 1.5 lakh residents from

Taking suo motu cognisance of a media report, the NHRC has issued the notice to the d report in the matter in six weeks.

"The residents of the area have been contracting skin diseases and also finding it difficult to stand by the odour of the river water." the Commission said in a statement

a matter of concern and Life and Health of the residents of the

"Potable water and sanitation are essential to realisation of basic human infrastructure so that the

According to the media report, carried on 16 January, Tamilnadu Water Supply and Drainage Board has reported that the water is 'chemically not potable as the turbidity

presence of faecal coliform, the animal excreta. Many industries, including the

eportedly discharging

2000. The problem started in the Tamilnadu Electricity Board set up two

barrages in the river at Samayapuram and Omapalayam to generate electricity, the

he project is, reportedly, generating low power than expected. The state electricity 'No Objection Certificate' from the Tamilnadu Pollution

Control Board," it further said. "The State government has reportedly sanctioned a presently, 10 MLD 8 MLD sewage is

Unsafe water: NHRC notice to government

JANUARY 24, 2017

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Monthe Tamil Nadu Government for allegedly supplying unsafe water to 1.5 lakh residents of Mettupalayam in Coimbatore district.

Taking suo motu cognisance of media reports, which indicate a violation of human rights of the residents, thto submit a detailed report within six weeks.

Terming the reports a “matter of concern,” the NHRC said it appeared to be in violation of the Right to Life and Health.

According to a report that appeared on Januarand Drainage Board had said that the water supplied from the Bhavani River was not potable as the turbidity and iron levels were above the permissible limits. The report said that the residents of the area were developing suffering because of the stench emanated from the water.

“Potable water and sanitation are essential to the realisation of basic human rights. It is the duty of the State to provide necessary infrastructure so that the human rights of the people are not violated,” the NHRC said.

The water supplied to the residents was also unsafe due to the presence of faecal coliform, which comes from human and animal excreta. According to the report, several industrial units in the area were dischariver.

Unsafe water: NHRC notice to government

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Monday served a notice on the Tamil Nadu Government for allegedly supplying unsafe water to 1.5 lakh residents of Mettupalayam in Coimbatore district.

Taking suo motu cognisance of media reports, which indicate a violation of human rights of the residents, the NHRC asked the Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary to submit a detailed report within six weeks.

Terming the reports a “matter of concern,” the NHRC said it appeared to be in violation of the Right to Life and Health.

According to a report that appeared on January 16, the Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board had said that the water supplied from the Bhavani River was not potable as the turbidity and iron levels were above the permissible limits. The report said that the residents of the area were developing skin diseases, and were suffering because of the stench emanated from the water.

“Potable water and sanitation are essential to the realisation of basic human rights. It is the duty of the State to provide necessary infrastructure so that the

of the people are not violated,” the NHRC said.

The water supplied to the residents was also unsafe due to the presence of faecal coliform, which comes from human and animal excreta. According to the report, several industrial units in the area were discharging untreated water into the

day served a notice on the Tamil Nadu Government for allegedly supplying unsafe water to 1.5 lakh

Taking suo motu cognisance of media reports, which indicate a violation of e NHRC asked the Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary

Terming the reports a “matter of concern,” the NHRC said it appeared to be in

y 16, the Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board had said that the water supplied from the Bhavani River was not potable as the turbidity and iron levels were above the permissible limits. The

skin diseases, and were

“Potable water and sanitation are essential to the realisation of basic human rights. It is the duty of the State to provide necessary infrastructure so that the

The water supplied to the residents was also unsafe due to the presence of faecal coliform, which comes from human and animal excreta. According to the report,

rging untreated water into the

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