Supreme Court Terms It ‘Sorry State of Affairs’, Issues Contempt Notices to Delhi, UP, Haryana, Rajasthan Over Vacant Pollution Board Posts

The Supreme Court of India criticized Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan for failing to fill vacancies in pollution control boards, with 55% of positions in Delhi still unfilled. The court warned of legal action against the Chief Secretaries for non-compliance with earlier orders, deeming the situation “shocking” and detrimental to public health.