The Tripura High Court sharply criticized the state government for failing to submit complete information on visually impaired persons and their representation in government service. The issue returned during a recent hearing, where the court examined the delayed affidavit submitted by the government.
Lawyer Points Out Missing Details
Advocate Purushottam Roybarman, who appeared for the All Tripura Blind Association (ATBA), highlighted major gaps in the affidavit. He argued that the document lacked essential data and did not follow the earlier court order. After hearing him, the court agreed that the government failed to provide the required information.
Court’s Earlier Order
On August 14, the High Court directed the government to share detailed information on job vacancies reserved for visually impaired persons and the number of posts filled. The court also asked the government to report on the implementation of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. ATBA filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking transparency and enforcement of disability rights, which led to these directions.
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Fresh Hearing and Court’s Reaction
The case came up again on November 19. The state submitted the affidavit at that time, but the document did not satisfy the court’s expectations. Chief Justice M.S. Ramchandra Rao and Justice Sabyasachi Datta Purkayastha expressed displeasure over the delay and the incomplete response. They instructed the government to revise the affidavit and provide full information without further delay.
Roybarman later noted that the repeated delay reflects poor commitment toward disability rights. The court agreed and issued a strict order for compliance.
The bench scheduled the next hearing for December 17. The government must present the corrected affidavit before that date.
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