(Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) The award of Bharat Ratna to any person falls within the domain of the executive function and it is not for the Court to issue directions as to who should be given the award or not.
The writ petition is dismissed. No costs.
(S.K.K., CJ.) (M.S., J.) 06.01.2017 Index : No Internet : Yes sasi To:
1. The Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Union of India Prime Minister's Office South Block, Raisina Hill New Delhi - 110 001.
2. The Home Secretary Union of India Ministry of Home Affairs North Block, New Delhi - 110 001.
3. The Secretary Union of India Ministry of Urban Development Nirman Bhavan, Maulana Azad Road New Delhi.
THE HON'BLE CHIEF JUSTICE AND M.SUNDAR,J.
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