Can a govt servant file PIL?

The fact on the other hand is that to the best of my knowledge no service rule seems to stop a government servant, including the All India Services officers, from filing PILs. It does not even say that the government servant shall take permission from the concerned government before filing PILs.

Who has right to file PIL?

Any Indian citizen can file a PIL, the only condition being that it should not be filed with a private interest, but in larger public interest. At times, even the Court can take cognizance of a matter if it is one of utmost public importance, and appoint an advocate to handle the case.

Can anyone file a PIL?

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) is a petition that can be filed by any member of the public for any matter of public interest, for redress of public wrong or injury. Steps to be taken for filing a Writ Petition / PIL: Approach a public interest lawyer or organization to file the case.

Who can file PIL Upsc?

Procedure to File PIL in India Any Indian citizen or organisation can move the court for a public interest/cause by filing a petition: In the SC under Article 32. In the High Courts under Article 226.

Can a state file PIL?

A PIL may be filed against state government, central government, municipal authority not any private party.

Can an aggrieved person file a PIL?

PIL is litigation introduced in a court of law, not by the aggrieved party but by the court itself or by any other private party. It is not necessary to file Public Interest Litigation by the aggrieved person who is a victim of violation of his or her right personally.

Where can PIL be filed?

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) can be filed in any High Court or directly in the Supreme Court. It is not necessary that the petitioner has suffered some injury of his own or has had personal grievance to litigate.

Can a PIL be filed against a private company?

PIL can be filed against a State/ Central Govt., Municipal Authorities and not any private party. However, “Private party” can be included in the PIL as “Respondent”, after making concerned state authority, a party. However, a PIL cannot be filed against the Private party alone.