Central Administrative Tribunal To Union Public Service Commission: Finalise West Bengal DGP Panel Before Officer’s Retirement

The Central Administrative Tribunal has directed the Union Public Service Commission to finalise and forward the panel for the West Bengal DGP post within strict timelines. The Tribunal held that administrative delay cannot deprive an eligible IPS officer of consideration before his superannuation.

DGP Appointment Row: UPSC Tells West Bengal to Approach Supreme Court 

The Union Public Service Commission returned West Bengal’s proposal for appointing a Director General of Police, intensifying friction between the state government and the Centre. Citing delays, the UPSC urged the Trinamool led administration to approach the Supreme Court urgently.