New Delhi/IBNS, Feb. 9 -- The Supreme Court on Monday questioned the West Bengal government over the delay in sending the names of officers for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls despite clear directions from the court, media reports said.

Heading a three-judge bench, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant sought an explanation from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on why the list of officers was submitted only at 12 am on February 7, even though the court's order had been passed on February 4.

During the hearing, the Election Commission of India (ECI) alleged that crucial particulars and details of the officers had not been shared by the state government. This was contested by senior advocate Shyam Divan, appearing for Ba...