Jharkhand High Court Demands State Govt on Delayed Chief Information Commissioner Appointment

The Jharkhand High Court has issued a notice to the state government demanding an explanation for the delay in appointing a new Chief Information Commissioner. The court highlighted that the State Information Commission has remained non-functional due to the absence of its chief officer. In a written reply, the court requested the government to provide a definitive timeline for completing the appointment process. The next hearing on the matter is scheduled for 19 November, after which the court will decide on further action.