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The observation has been made in a petition wherein, a resolution passed by the Nagaland Assembly exempting operation Part IX-A of the Indian Constitution which enforces 33% women reservation in the local bodies was challenged.
The Supreme Court on Thursday slammed the State Government of Nagaland for non-implementation of the notification for 33% reservation for women in local body elections.
A bench of Justice SK Kaul and Justice MM Sundresh said, "No trust in the State Government, it's been 12 years, something which could have been done automatically requires so many efforts."
The Counsel appearing for the Government informed the bench that the required permissions have been allowed to the State Election Commission.
The observation has been made in a petition filed by Rosemay Dzuvichu wherein, a resolution passed by the Nagaland Assembly exempting operation Part IX-A of the Indian Constitution which enforces 33% women reservation in the local bodies was challenged.
However, the resolution was withdrawn in the year 2016, whereas, the reservation still remains unimplemented.
The court has asked the State Election Commission to file an affidavit informing the bench about the exact date when the Election will be notified.
The bench listed the matter for July 29 for further hearing.
Case Title: PUCL Vs. State of Nagaland
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