The Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) has changed the investigation lead for the alleged recruitment scam in the State Planning Board. Initially assigned to the Examination Controller, the probe is now under the Superintendent of Police, Internal Vigilance. This decision follows internal opposition within the Commission itself.
Critics within the Commission raised concerns about diluting the inquiry by assigning it to the Examination Controller. This move led to a tense situation during a Board meeting, pressuring the Chairman to reconsider. The political implications have escalated, with the upcoming Cabinet meeting gaining significance.
The controversy revolves around a recruitment exam for Chief-level positions in three divisions of the Planning Board. Allegations include unevaluated questions during the assessment and discrepancies in rank lists and appointments. Calls for an independent investigation have grown louder, urging a thorough inquiry by the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB).
Pressure is mounting on the government to address the situation, including potential fresh appointments to the Commission. The current composition, appointed during the previous government’s tenure, faces scrutiny amid vacancies. Decisions on new appointments are crucial for the credibility and future operations of the PSC.
