PIL in Delhi High Court Seeks Implementation of Delhi Panchayati Raj Act for Rural Villages

A PIL has been filed in the Delhi High Court demanding the enforcement of the Delhi Panchayati Raj Act, 1954, to ensure local self-governance in rural areas of the capital. The Court has sought clarity on whether the Act is still valid and applicable.

“Can an Officer of ADM Level, Who Has No Knowledge of English, Effectively Control an Executive Position?” — Uttarakhand High Court

Uttarakhand High Court raised the question after an ADM replied in Hindi during a PIL hearing. The bench asked, “whether an officer of ADM level, who has no knowledge of English, can effectively control an executive position.”