In re: Non-compliance with orders to fill vacancies in the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission

Timeline

1. 1 Nov 2026News

   Orissa HC issues contempt notice to chief secretary over consumer commission vacancies

   CUTTACK: The Orissa High Court has issued notice to chief secretary Anu Garg in a contempt petition alleging non-compliance with its order to fill up vacancies

   The New Indian Express

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Orissa High Court issued a contempt notice for failing to obey court orders.

   Who:

   The Orissa High Court is the court, Anu Garg is the chief secretary, and the petitioner is the person who filed the claim.

   When:

   Reported on 1 Nov 2026.

   Where:

   Cuttack, Odisha.

   Why:

   The court issued the notice because officials allegedly failed to fill job vacancies in the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission.

   What it means:

   The chief secretary must now respond to the court regarding the claim that orders were not followed.

2. 31 Oct 2026News

   HC contempt notice to chief secy over consumer commission vacancies

   Orissa High Court issues contempt notice to Odisha chief secretary and top official for failing to fill State Consumer Disputes Redressal...

   The Times of India

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Orissa High Court issued a contempt notice against top government officials.

   Who:

   The Orissa High Court is the court, while the Chief Secretary and a top official are the people receiving the notice.

   When:

   Reported on 31 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Orissa High Court, Odisha.

   Why:

   The court issued the notice because these officials allegedly failed to fill vacancies in the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission as ordered.

   What it means:

   The officials must now respond to the court regarding their failure to follow previous orders about filling these staff positions.