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Power discom is still heavily reliant on Tamil Nadu government’s financial support

governance TN

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Power discom is still heavily reliant on Tamil Nadu government’s financial support

The Comptroller and Auditor-General’s audit highlights that Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) continues to depend heavily on state funding, with the government mandated to absorb its losses since 2021‑22. Annual subsidies and grants average about ₹18,130 crore, while new Supreme Court directives could add another ₹11,800 crore per year for five years.

The Hindu National

15 Sept 2026

Power DistributionTamil NaduFinancial Subsidy

Retd forest officer re-appointment: Gauhati High Court seeks Assam government response

governance AS

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Retd forest officer re-appointment: Gauhati High Court seeks Assam government response

The Gauhati High Court has asked the Assam government to answer a public‑interest litigation that challenges the third post‑retirement contractual re‑appointment of former IFS officer M K Yadava as Special Chief Secretary (Forest). The bench set a hearing for October 15 to consider the petition filed by activist Rohit Choudhury.

Delhi NCR Civic & Governance

15 Sept 2026

forestpost‑retirement appointmentpublic interest litigation

Third extension of former Assam PCCF challenged; Gauhati High Court issues notice

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Third extension of former Assam PCCF challenged; Gauhati High Court issues notice

The Gauhati High Court issued a notice to the Assam government on a petition contesting the third post‑retirement extension of former PCCF M.K. Yadava as Special Chief Secretary (Forests). The court set a deadline of October 15 for the state to respond to the public‑interest litigation filed by conservationist Rohit Choudhury.

The Hindu National

13 Sept 2026

AssamForest DepartmentHigh Court

Allahabad HC seeks Uttar Pradesh govt’s reply over Saharanpur Mosque demolition, stays ₹6.41 crore damage recovery

governance UP

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Allahabad HC seeks Uttar Pradesh govt’s reply over Saharanpur Mosque demolition, stays ₹6.41 crore damage recovery

The Allahabad High Court stayed the recovery of ₹6.41 crore in damages and asked the Uttar Pradesh government to respond to the demolition of a mosque at the Saharanpur Collectorate complex. The order was issued while hearing a petition by Mohammad Tanveer Ahmad challenging eviction proceedings under the Public Premises Act.

The Hindu National

11 Sept 2026

court ordermosque demolitionwaqf

States are using a roundabout way to borrow. And that's raising concerns

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States are using a roundabout way to borrow. And that's raising concerns

Indian states are increasingly using special purpose vehicles and state corporations to borrow funds, sidestepping the 3% GSDP borrowing cap set by Article 293 of the Constitution. This off‑balance‑sheet financing raises concerns about hidden debt liabilities for state governments and taxpayers.

Livemint Indian Economy & Policy

11 Sept 2026

Fiscal federalismState borrowingArticle 293

Delhi High Court seeks government response on action plan for eliminating rabies by 2030

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Delhi High Court seeks government response on action plan for eliminating rabies by 2030

The Delhi High Court ordered the Delhi government to submit a response within four weeks on its plan to eradicate rabies from stray dogs by 2030, and directed municipal bodies to report on pilot sterilisation and vaccination camps. The bench, comprising Justices Dinesh Mehta and Rajnish Kumar Gupta, acted on recommendations from amicus curiae Gauri Maulekhi, with the next hearing set for October 5.

Delhi NCR Civic & Governance

8 Sept 2026

rabiesanimal welfareDelhi High Court

T.N. Govt. to create new HR&CE department at the Secretariat

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T.N. Govt. to create new HR&CE department at the Secretariat

The Tamil Nadu government has issued a order to establish a new Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) department at the Secretariat, assigning V. Rajaraman additional charge as its Secretary. The move also reassigns the HR&CE Commissionerate from Nungambakkam to the new department and adjusts other secretarial portfolios.

The Hindu National

8 Sept 2026

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