- (1.) THE Secretary of the Transport Department was called in Court in W.P. (P.I.L.) No. 635 of 2002 which is apparent from the order dated 13th February, 2002. However, this writ petition is pending since 2008 and there is no control of pollution in the city of Ranchi inspite of the fact that it is a capital city of the State of Jharkhand and, therefore, this Court directed the Union of India and the State Government vide order dated 02.01.2012 to come out with their stands. Learned counsel for the Union of India submitted that in view of the policy decision till gas through pipe line reaches to the city of Ranchi it will not be possible for opening of the C.N.G. outlets.
(2.) LEARNED counsel for the Union of India sought time to file submission in writing. The State has also not submitted any affidavit in response to the order dated 02.01.2012.
(3.) THE situation is becoming grave and graver and, therefore, the Secretary, Transport Department is directed to remain physically present in Court on 17th April, 2012. Put up on 17th April, 2012 I.A. No. 2882 of 2011 ;