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Punjab Chief Secretary Fined Rs 1 Lakh for Contempt

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  • Punjab and Haryana High Court fined Punjab Chief Secretary K A P Sinha Rs 1 lakh for contempt.
  • The court ordered Sinha to appear in person on November 3 and submit a personal affidavit.
  • Sinha must explain why earlier court orders on dearness allowance and relief arrears were not implemented.
  • Employees’ counsel said the state’s Special Leave Petition has lingered on the Supreme Court defect list for over two months.