Delhi High Courts seeks responses of Centre and Election Commission on putting a ceiling on election expenditure by parties during polls Court order in wake of PIL seeking insertion of Law Commission suggestions into provisions of RPA allowing for monitoring and regulation of poll expenses PIL filed by Association of Democratic Reforms alleges successive governments have … [Read more...] about PIL Seeks Cap on Election Expenses by Parties
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HC Issues Notice on Neglect of Fort
Odisha govt, ASI under HC fire for indifference to maintenance of archaeologically important places in the state. HC response follows a PIL by Prabir Kumar, asks BDA response on steps being envisaged to protect ancient fort of Sisupalgarh, close to capital Bhubaneswar. Sisupalgarh fort is 2000-year-old, petitioner alleges encroachment inside the fort , blames Centre and … [Read more...] about HC Issues Notice on Neglect of Fort
Ship Breaking Company Purchases INS Vikrant for Rs. 63.2 Crore For Scrapping
A ship breaking company IB Commercial Private Ltd has bought India’s naval ship INS Vikrant for Rs 63.2 crore for scrapping at Darukhana ship-breaking yard. The ship was active in 1971 war with Pakistan. It was removed from service in 1997 Indian Navy bought the ship, previously christened as HMS Hercules, from UK in 1957 and it was in operation from 1961 to 1997 Another … [Read more...] about Ship Breaking Company Purchases INS Vikrant for Rs. 63.2 Crore For Scrapping