
HC directs government to file a comprehensive counter on publication of G.Os on egazette website by October 27
The Hindu
Representing the State, special government pleader C. Sumon said it was only a change of website and claimed that all G.Os are being uploaded on the e-gazette website.
The High Court on Thursday directed the government to file a counter affidavit with regard to every averment made in the petitions that challenged the publication of G.Os on the website instead of the old one , by October 27, to which date the matter has been posted.
A division Bench consisting of Chief Justice Arup Kumar Goswami and Justice N. Jayasurya issued the interim order upon hearing a petition filed by S.R. Anjaneyulu, an advocate from Chilamathur Mandal in Anantapur district, against the closing down of and selective publication of G.Os on the egazette website in the name of confidentiality.
Representing the State, special government pleader C. Sumon said it was only a change of website and claimed that all G.Os are being uploaded on the e-gazette website. He also told the court that it was only for certain reasons that was considered expedient.

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