Right action

The Supreme People's Court (SPC) has done the right thing by deciding to sort out petitions regarding lawsuits against local governments. Such action, expected to last until the end of the year, has been long overdue.

The top judicial organ has put the finger on the pie as far as dealing with public angst over irresponsible or indifferent local governments is concerned.

High courts at all levels are required to register such petitions and send them over to the SPC by the end of June. The number of such petitions has been increasing rapidly over the years.