Prateek Hajela was former NRC Coordination
Guwahati, November 17, 2023: In a significant development, Prateek Hajela, the former coordinator of the National Register of Citizens (NRC), failed to appear before the court on Friday despite a summons from the additional district and session judge.
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The summons follows a case filed by Luit Kumar Barman, which points to financial mismanagement in the NRC, as highlighted in a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report.
Former NRC Coordinator Prateek Hajela Absent from Court Hearing
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Hajela, who played a pivotal role in the NRC process, was expected to present himself in court with allegations of financial irregularities associated with the NRC project.
In response to Hajela’s non-appearance, the court has issued an order to notify him through advertisements in two highly circulated newspapers in Assam and Madhya Pradesh and two national newspapers.
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This move underscores the seriousness of the situation and the court’s commitment to ensuring Hajela’s presence for the proceedings.
The case in question revolves around alleged financial mismanagement during the NRC update process, a critical and controversial exercise in Assam aimed at identifying legal residents of the state.