Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 9: A Division Bench of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has directed District Mineral Officer (DMO) Verinder Singh to appear in person before the next date of hearing to explain his position.
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The Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Tashi Rabstan and Justice MA Chowdhary has sought Singh’s presence before the court on November 21 in connection with the case titled Dewakar Sharma and Another vs State and Others.
“It is evident that the SO No. 1224 (E) dated 28.03.2020 has been superseded/amended and despite knowing the fact, Verinder Singh, District Mineral Officer, Jammu has filed the statement of facts dated 20.10.2024 which is contrary to the Government Memorandum dated 21.08.2023, annexure VI to the contempt petition,” the Division Bench said while directing the DMO to appear in person.
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