New Delhi, Aug 7: The Central government on Friday sought some more time from the Supreme Court to restore 4G internet connection in Jammu and Kashmir, stating that there has been a change of the Lieutenant Governor and thereby, it will need some more time to revert in the case.
A bench of Apex Court, headed by Justice N V Ramana, was hearing a contempt plea against the government over the delay in restoration of 4G mobile internet services in the Union Territory of J&K.
The Court asked the Centre and the UT to explore the possibility of restoring 4G in select areas, and added that this matter can’t get delayed further.
The authorities must now come up with a definite stand, the Court observed and fixed the matter for further hearing on August 11.
The Apex Court asked Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Central government, whether any part of J&K can get 4G internet services or not.
SG Mehta replied that he will get instructions in the matter. He opposed the plea for Contempt proceedings against the Home Secretary, other officials and made it clear to the Apex Court that the earlier orders to set up the review committee had been followed.
“We will hear the matter again on the next date of hearing, which is August 11,” the Apex Court said.
