Gauhati High Court Seeks Assam Government Response on Third Extension of Former PCCF M.K. Yadava
The Gauhati High Court has issued a notice to the Assam government regarding a public interest litigation challenging the third post-retirement extension of M.K. Yadava as Special Chief Secretary (Forests). The petition, filed by conservationist Rohit Choudhury, cites findings by the Environment Ministry of lapses during Yadava's tenure as Assam's Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, including unauthorized diversion of forest land. The court has asked the state to respond by October 15, noting that such extensions are permitted only in rare cases under a 2018 Office Memorandum.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (34/100). Lens Score 57/100.
Outlets measured: northeastnow, thehindu. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (32–35/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thehindu broke this story on 13 Sept, 07:26 am. Other outlets followed.