Kerala HC slams PSC for not co-operating with the investigation into the Planning Board Exam irregularities
The Kerala High Court has questioned the Public Service Commission's lack of cooperation regarding an investigation into irregularities in the Planning Board examination. The court expressed concern over the potential manipulation of recruitment processes and the impact on young candidates.
Why it matters
This case highlights issues of transparency and integrity within public recruitment bodies, which are critical for maintaining public trust in government employment.
The Kerala High Court has orally enquired why the Kerala Public Service Commission was not cooperating with the investigation into the alleged irregularities in the Planning Board examination, on Monday. Justice A. Badharudeen orally stated that there was a larger conspiracy in the alleged irregularities in the evaluation process of the examination conducted to appoint Chief (Industry and Infrastructure Division), in the Kerala State Planning Board. The court remarked that not evaluating questions worth 58 marks, by itself, was a violation of the law, and that it was a very serious allegation.
The Commission had filed a writ petition seeking to quash the government’s sanction to prosecute its employees and the FIR registered by the Crime Branch in connection with the alleged irregularities.
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