Kerala CM defends government pleader postings, says AG was consulted and competence assessed
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan defended the appointments of government pleaders, stating they were made in consultation with the Advocate General and based on competence, dismissing controversies over alleged SFI and ABVP links. He also countered claims that the UDF government increased the number of pleaders, asserting they actually restricted the number compared to previous administrations.
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This article highlights ongoing political scrutiny and accountability regarding government appointments in Kerala, touching upon transparency, political affiliations, and administrative efficiency within the legal system.
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Wednesday dismissed the controversy over the appointment of government pleaders saying that the appointments were made in consultation with the Advocate General (AG) and after assessing the competence of the candidates.
He said the two names that were at the centre of the row over SFI and ABVP links were among the names recommended by both the Kerala committee and the High Court unit of the Indian Lawyers’ Congress. The Chief Minister also added that no complaints regarding the appointments had come before him.
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