Overview

• The division bench led by Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh asked petitioners to file an organized set of pleadings and annexures within three weeks.
• The court flagged missing and disordered materials, noting the officer’s original retirement request was not properly placed on record.
• The petitioners cite an RTI response to claim the DoPT did not approve or receive the former IAS officer’s voluntary retirement.
• The Election Commission’s counsel said the Commission’s role was limited and that the nomination was accepted based on a state Government Order.
• The bench indicated the petitioners should directly challenge the Government Order and adjourned the matter without issuing notices.