Jharkhand HC Stays Notifications Cancelling Appointment of Government Staff Through 11th to 13th JPSC Exams
The stay covers cancellations of 22 recruitment exams and related appointments, offering relief to about 450 candidates, petitioners’ advocate said.
- On Thursday, the Jharkhand High Court stayed the State government's order cancelling the 11th and 13th Jharkhand Public Service Commission examinations and appointments, providing relief to newly appointed officers who challenged the decision.
- Following 24 days of student protests over alleged recruitment irregularities, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced the cancellation of 22 recruitment examinations on Monday, while also ordering an inquiry into 23 other examinations.
- Petitioners' advocate Amritansh Vats stated the court found the cancellations violated the principle of natural justice, as the government acted unilaterally without hearing affected candidates, impacting around 450 candidates.
- The Court has directed the State government to file its response and counter-affidavit within 15 days, and the legal challenge also halted the cancellation of appointments for food safety officers.
- Senior IAS officer Amitabh Kaushal will lead a committee tasked with suggesting reforms for conducting examinations in Jharkhand, addressing ongoing recruitment integrity concerns in the State.
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Jharkhand High Court stays Hemant Soren-led govt's order to scrap JPSC exams; 450 candidates get relief
The high court passed the interim order while hearing several petitions filed by the newly appointed candidates against the Jharkhand government's decision. The court has directed the state government to submit its response by 15 September.
Jharkhand HC stays cancellations of recruitment through 11th to 13th JPSC exams
The Jharkhand High Court has stayed government notifications that cancelled appointments made through the 11th to 13th Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) examinations and those of food safety officers. The court cited a violation of natural justice, providing relief to approximately 450 candidates amidst ongoing student protests against alleged recruitment irregularities.
Jharkhand HC Stays Soren Govt’s Order Cancelling JSSC, JPSC Exams
In a major relief for newly appointed officers facing the prospect of losing jobs, the Jharkhand High Court has stayed the state government's order cancelling two recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC). The court passed the interim
Big Setback To Soren Govt As Jharkhand HC Stays Order Cancelling JPSC Exams
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