In the light of Karnataka High Court taking serious objection to absence of officials during court proceedings in which their presence is required, Chief Secretary P. Ravikumar has issued a circular instructing officials to comply with court direction when their presence is sought or when they are summoned.
In a circular issued on November 9, Mr. Ravikumar instructed officials to give top priority to court cases. In case an official is unable to attend a hearing personally, the government advocate should be informed in advance. Failure to attend a court hearing when summoned will be viewed seriously, according to the circular.
