SC takes exception to Army’s delay in NOC to officer seeking civilian job

Major Ravindra Singh, who applied for his release from the Army in June 2022 amid uncertainty about getting a permanent commission, moved the court after his plea for NOC was rejected.

The Supreme Court has taken exception to the Army’s delay in giving a no objection certificate (NOC) to a short service commission officer seeking civilian employment and disinclination to provide him a permanent commission, saying such conduct by a disciplined force would only dissuade people from joining it.