Karnataka Governor suspends KPSC chairperson Shivashankarappa S Sahukar over 'illegal selection' of daughters in government service
Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has suspended KPSC Chairperson Shivashankarappa S. Sahukar following allegations of illegal recruitment practices involving his daughters. The Governor has requested a Supreme Court inquiry into the matter under Article 317(1) of the Constitution.
Why it matters
This case highlights issues of corruption and nepotism within public service commissions, which are critical for maintaining merit-based government hiring.
Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on July 13 suspended KPSC Chairperson Shivashankarappa S. Sahukar following allegations that he facilitated the illegal selection of his two daughters as Industrial Extension Officers.
Mr. Gehlot also recommended to the President that the matter be referred to the Supreme Court under Article 317(1) of the Constitution for an inquiry into the matter.
The Governor directed that the senior-most member of the Commission discharge the functions of the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) chairperson until further orders, saying the suspension was necessary to ensure a fair and impartial investigation.
"The Hon'ble Governor has recommended to the President of India to make reference to the Supreme Court of India under Article 317(1) of the Constitution of India for necessary enquiry into the allegations made against Shivashankarappa S Sahukar, Chairman, Karnataka Public Service Commission," the order stated.
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