TN GOVT FILES CONTEMPT PROCEEDINGS AGAINST MODI GOVT

According to a Times of India report, Tamil Nadu government on Saturday filed contempt proceedings in Supreme Court against Union cabinet secretary PK Sinha and water resources secretary U P Singh for “wilful disobedience” in carrying out court orders. The move comes after the Centre failed to constitute the Cauvery Management Board within six weeks as the top court had ordered. Meanwhile, the Centre on Saturday filed a plea seeking 3-months’ time to form the Board.