BHOPAL: ‘Acting’ top functionaries are being replaced with fulltime ones in the state. After appointment of Ajay Singh as Leader of Opposition in the Vidhan Sabha in February-end, Justice Hemant Gupta will take over as the new Chief Justice of the Jabalpur High Court on Saturday.
Now, the state is awaiting appointment of a full-time governor. Sources said that the Centre is likely to appoint governors in many states, including Madhya Pradesh, after the ongoing Budget Session of the Parliament.
The term of former governor Ramnaresh Yadav had ended in August last year. Since then, Gujarat governor Om Prakash Kohli is holding the charge of Madhya Pradesh too. The Centre may appoint Union minister Kalraj Mishra, who has crossed 75 years of age, former Gujarat chief minister Anandiben Patel and some other senior BJP leaders as governors.
CJ to take oath today
Hemant Gupta
Justice Hemant Gupta, the acting chief justice of Patna High Court will take over as the 23rd Chief Justice of Jabalpur High Court on Saturday. The acting CJ of MP High Court has been appointed the CJ of Patna HC. Governor OP Kohli will administer oath to Justice Gupta at Raj Bhawan at 12 noon.
