The state had challenged the authority of the court to order a CBI inquiry on the basis of the governor%u2019s statement. But the court said it was within its jurisdiction to seek a CBI probe without taking the consent of the state government.
Ray%u2019s prayer for staying the operation of the order for at least three weeks was rejected.
Asked whether the government would approach the Supreme Court, Ray said: %u201CI have advised the government to move an appeal. The high court cannot ask for a CBI probe without taking prior permission from the state government. This issue is pending before a larger bench of the Supreme Court.%u201D
Chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee did not comment but CPM leader Benoy Konar asked: %u201CDo they expect the police to contain rowdies by spraying Gangajal and reading out the Gita to them?%u201D Top
