Team Herald
PANJIM: In a major development, State Advocate General Atmaram Nadkarni has been appointed as Additional Solicitor General of India. The order was issued on Tuesday by the Union government.
Confirming the development Nadkarni said he is delighted to take up the assignment. “Yes, I have got the news and I am happy to take up the job,” Nadkarni told Herald in a telephonic conversation.
Asked what happens to the Mhadei case now, which is at a crucial stage, he said it was for the State government to decide. “I am ready to appear for Goa in the case if the State government wants, but they have to decide first,” Nadkarni said.
Nadkarni had prepared the State’s case on the Mhadei issue that is before the Water Disputes Tribunal.
