The Supreme Court sought the Central government’s response on a PIL highlighting large-scale vacancies in the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, including unfilled member and staff posts across benches nationwide, while seeking assistance from Attorney General R Venkataramani in addressing concerns over tribunal functioning.
The Supreme Court issued directions to Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh to curb illegal sand mining around the National Chambal Sanctuary, stressing protection of ecologically sensitive habitats and endangered wildlife while addressing socio-economic causes behind rampant mining activities in the Chambal region.
The Supreme Court agreed to consider Reliance Industries Limited’s fresh request for conciliation in the Krishna-Godavari Basin gas migration dispute with the Central government, observing that an amicable settlement would be welcomed and the appeal could be disposed of if both sides successfully resolve the matter.
