Chairperson, J&K State Human Rights Commission (SHRC), Justice Bilal Nazki taking suo-moto cognizance to a news report published in the Greater Kashmir news paper in its March 30, 2017 issue under the caption “imposition of restrictions on injudicious use of essential commodities in social/government and private functions”, has directed Commissioner Secretary Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs and Legal Metrology Department to submit a report discussing the authority of law under which above said order has been passed. He has also sought for Advocate General’s legal opinion in this matter so that the Commission is benefited in disposing off the matter.
The Chairperson has also asked the Secretary Law to file his response in the matter. (KNS)