ADM Says 'Can't Speak English'; Question Raised on Fitness for Executive Role: Uttarakhand High Court

In a notable development, the Uttarakhand High Court, while hearing a matter related to the preparation of electoral rolls under the Uttar Pradesh Panchayat Raj (Registration of Electors) Rules, 1994, questioned whether an officer lacking English language communication skills can effectively manage an executive post. The Court directed the State Election Commissioner and the Chief Secretary, Government of Uttarakhand, to examine the fitness of Vivek Rai, the Additional District Magistrate…