PSUs told to manage lawsuits in timely manner

The public sector undertakings (PSU) in the state have been asked to strengthen internal mechanisms to manage legal cases in an efficient manner after the judiciary expressed concern over non-compliance with court orders.

- C SHIVAKUMAR @Chennai

In a letter by the State's finance department circulated last month, secretary (expenditure) S Nagarajan instructed all PSUs to proactively manage litigation, especially in cases involving state officials or departments as respondents. The letter underscores the urgent need for timely filings of deletion petitions, counter-affid