Today (20th March): The Allahabad High Court demanded explanations for withholding annuities for nine temples in Vrindavan, emphasizing the automatic transfer of funds to temple accounts at the start of each financial year. Concerned about bureaucratic delays, the court rebuked the need for legal intervention and summoned officials to ensure timely disbursement.
Today (13th March): The Delhi High Court has admonished the Public Works Department (PWD) for neglecting tree maintenance along the city’s roadsides. The court demanded detailed information on the 3.9 lakh trees planted by the PWD and instructed them to provide evidence before the next hearing on March 19. The PWD’s explanations were challenged, emphasizing municipal responsibilities.