Centre to knock on SC door today to challenge Uttarakhand HC verdict

April 22, 2016 09:16

Despite being told that its decision to impose President's Rule in Uttarakhand was illegal, the Centre is not winding up its effort to have the Congress government removed in the hill state. This morning, it will take its case to the Supreme Court, said Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi.

We will mention the matter before the Chief Justice of India on Friday morning and ask for an urgent hearing. We will also press for an imminent stay on the order of the High Court, Rohatgi said.

Asked about the prime ground of appeal, Rohatgi said the High Court was wrong in setting aside the Presidential proclamation without fully appreciating the facts of the case.

The state government lost its majority when the money Bill 2016-17 was defeated on the floor of the House. The Speaker, however, kept afloat the minority government by certifying to the contrary and it is definitely against constitutional principles, he said.

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