We will withdraw notices, says Siddaramaiah on Waqf Board’s claims over farmland

We will withdraw notices, says Siddaramaiah on Waqf Board’s claims over farmland

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday sought to calm down farmers in Vijayapura, Yadgir and Dharwad districts, agitated after the revenue authorities issued them notices claiming that their farmlands were owned by the Waqf Board. “No farmer will be evicted from his land. If the government has issued any notice, they will be withdrawn,” the … Read more

Supreme Court notices to Centre, others on plea challenging law to appoint CEC, ECs

Supreme Court notices to Centre, others on plea challenging law to appoint CEC, ECs

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notices to the Centre and others on a plea challenging the recently enacted law to govern the appointment and service conditions of chief election commissioner and other election commissioners. A bench headed by justice Sanjiv Khanna issued notices on the plea filed by Congress leader Jaya Thakur and others. … Read more