The Supreme Court today slammed the Assam Government for "dragging its feet" and rejected its "vague" and "highly unsatisfactory" affidavit on the steps taken regarding the influx of illegal Bangladesh nationals through the porous Indo-Bangla border in the state.

The apex court expressed "displeasure over the conduct of the state government" and questioned its "seriousness" in taking steps to comply with its December 17 directions.

"The affidavit of Assam Government is highly unsatisfactory. It is not only vague but the officer has no exposure to ground reality. We refuse to accept the affidavit. We are expressing displeasure over the conduct of the state government," a bench comprising Justices Ranjan Gogoi and R F Nariman said.

The bench directed the Chief Secretary to file a "meaningful affidavit" within a week on the steps taken in pursuant to its December 17, 2014 order.