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Crime
Gujarat HC Orders Ahmedabad Collector to Pay ₹1 Lakh Salary Deduction for Court Disobedience
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🗓 11 Nov 2026, 12:40 PM
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The Gujarat High Court has directed the Ahmedabad Collector to pay ₹1 lakh from his salary after repeatedly ignoring court orders.
The Gujarat High Court has issued a stern directive against the Ahmedabad Collector, ordering him to pay ₹1 lakh from his salary for repeatedly disobeying court directions. The order follows a series of instances where the collector allegedly failed to comply with judicial instructions issued in various cases.
In its judgment, the court highlighted the importance of respecting its orders and emphasized that public servants must adhere to legal directives without delay. The penalty is intended to serve as a deterrent against non‑compliance by officials.
The collector will be required to remit the specified amount directly from his monthly salary, a measure that underscores the court’s willingness to enforce its rulings strictly. No further details about the specific cases or the collector’s identity have been released at this time.
In its judgment, the court highlighted the importance of respecting its orders and emphasized that public servants must adhere to legal directives without delay. The penalty is intended to serve as a deterrent against non‑compliance by officials.
The collector will be required to remit the specified amount directly from his monthly salary, a measure that underscores the court’s willingness to enforce its rulings strictly. No further details about the specific cases or the collector’s identity have been released at this time.