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Punjab HC orders Chief Secretary to appear again as SC status report due, PSPCL appeals
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 01:36 AM
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The Punjab High Court has directed the state’s chief secretary to appear again to provide a status report on a matter before the Supreme Court, while the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited has filed appeals in the same case.
The Punjab High Court issued an order requiring the chief secretary of the state government to appear before the bench for a further hearing. The court seeks a detailed status report on a pending matter that has been escalated to the Supreme Court, indicating the importance of the issue at the highest judicial level.
In parallel, the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has lodged appeals related to the same case, signalling its intent to contest the proceedings and protect its operational interests. The appeals were submitted to the High Court, which will consider them alongside the chief secretary's forthcoming report.
The chief secretary has been asked to appear again to address the court's queries, underscoring the judiciary's demand for clarity on the state's position before the Supreme Court proceeds further. The developments highlight ongoing legal scrutiny of the state's administrative and utility matters.
In parallel, the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has lodged appeals related to the same case, signalling its intent to contest the proceedings and protect its operational interests. The appeals were submitted to the High Court, which will consider them alongside the chief secretary's forthcoming report.
The chief secretary has been asked to appear again to address the court's queries, underscoring the judiciary's demand for clarity on the state's position before the Supreme Court proceeds further. The developments highlight ongoing legal scrutiny of the state's administrative and utility matters.