SC Authorizes UPSC to Report States Delaying DGP Appointments

• The Supreme Court has authorized the UPSC to flag instances of states delaying proposals for DGP appointments.
• This decision stems from concerns about states disregarding guidelines set in the Prakash Singh case for police reforms.
• The apex court noted that delays prevent meritorious and senior IPS officers from being considered for DGP roles.
• UPSC is directed to convene a meeting within four weeks to recommend a DGP for Telangana, where the last regular DGP retired in 2017.
• The court emphasized that states must send timely proposals to avoid defiance of its directions and prevent ad-hoc arrangements.