New Delhi, June 17 -- The Delhi High Court has sought response from the Central Government and the Indian Coast Guard on a plea moved by a Short Service Appointment (SSA) woman officer of the Indian Coast Guard. She is seeking a permanent appointment as per the guidelines of the Supreme Court.

This petition has been moved on behalf of Annu Yadav who joined Indian Coast Guard in 2011 and will be completing 14 years on June 30.

Woman officer is posted as Commandant (JG) and scheduled to be retired on June 30, after a service of 14 years.

The Division bench of Justices Tejas Karia and Rajneesh Kumar Gupta issued notice to the Respondents, including the Central Government. "Let the Counter Affidavit be filed within a period of 4 (four) wee...