The Supreme Court on Friday directed State governments to frame guidelines or recruitment rules within six months for appointment of suitable professionals in State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs).
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It set aside an August 24, 2016 order of the National Green Tribunal laying down guidelines for SPCB appointments, saying it exceeded its jurisdiction.
A Bench of Justices Madan B. Lokur and Deepak Gupta granted liberty to “public spirited individuals” to move the High Court concerned if any ineligible person was appointed.
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