Hyderabad, Feb. 7 -- The Telangana High Court on Friday, February 6, expressed strong displeasure over the government's failure to clear bills related to fish seed distribution for the year 2023-24, despite clear directions issued more than a year ago.

Hearing contempt petitions filed by Sri Sai Fish Seeds and others, Justice T Madhavi Devi questioned the prolonged delay in settling payments, observing that the fish seeds supplied had already been reared and sold, enabling profits, yet payments to suppliers remained pending.

Court takes serious note of authorities' failure to comply with earlier orders

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