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After SC warning, Army agrees to grant permanent commission to eligible women officers
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After SC warning, Army agrees to grant permanent commission to eligible women officers
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New Delhi, Nov 12 (TIWN`) After warning from the Supreme Court, the Army on Friday agreed to grant permanent commission (PC) to 11 women officers within 10 days, in accordance with its judgment, and also those women officers, who haven't moved before the top court but meet the criteria.

It must be noted that the Supreme Court had last month directed the Centre to issue orders granting Permanent Commission to 39 Women Short Service Commission (SSC) Officers in the Army in seven working days. Moreover, the SC had also asked the Centre to furnish the details of 25 officers with reasons, who were not considered for PC. Also Read - Ahead of Diwali: Jammu And Kashmir Permits Sale, Use of Green Crackers; Issues Fresh Guidelines  The top court bench had also asked the Centre to file an affidavit explaining why 72 women SSC officers had been rejected from the grant of PC. That time, the Centre had informed the apex court that after re-examining the case of each 72 women SSC officers, it found that 39 officers can be considered for PC. 

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