Alappuzha (Kerala), July 18 (IANS) The Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC), already facing scrutiny over alleged irregularities in a recent recruitment process, was dealt another blow on Saturday after it was forced to cancel a statewide recruitment examination following a question paper mix-up at an examination centre in Alappuzha. The examinations cancelled were the Last Grade Servants (LGS) and Storeman recruitment tests, scheduled to be held at 2 p.m. for posts requiring SSLC as the mini…
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Thiruvananthapuram, July 18 (IANS) Barely two months after assuming office, the V.D. Satheesan government has intensified its scrutiny of institutions and decisions of the previous Left Democratic Front (LDF) regime, signalling what is fast emerging as a broad accountability drive across key sectors of the administration.The first major step was the release of a White Paper on the state’s finances, which painted a grim picture of Kerala’s fiscal health and alleged years of financial mismanagemen…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 18 (IANS) The investigation into the controversial recruitment conducted by the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) has gathered momentum, with the Commission handing over key records to the Crime Branch while continuing to withhold the same documents from candidates seeking information under the Right to Information (RTI) Act.The documents submitted include the question paper, answer key, list of candidates, interview shortlist and details of the on-screen evaluation…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 16 (IANS) In a move that has triggered fresh controversy over transparency in public recruitment, the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) has refused to disclose crucial records related to the controversial recruitment of the Chief Industry and Infrastructure post in the Kerala State Planning Board despite a clear directive from the State Information Commission.This fresh development comes at a time when the Kerala government has announced a probe by the Crime Branch …
Thiruvananthapuram, July 13 (IANS) The Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) will cooperate with the Crime Branch’s Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing alleged irregularities in recruitment.The PSC stated that in accordance with the law, documents sought would be handed over to the investigating agency.The SIT, constituted by the State Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, has adopted a calibrated approach, taking into account the PSC’s constitutional status and statutory safeg…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 11 (IANS) The Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted to probe alleged irregularities in recruitment by the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) has begun its work with a cautious and structured approach, mindful of the constitutional status and statutory safeguards enjoyed by the Commission.The decision to constitute the SIT was taken at Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan. Following its formation, the team received more than a do…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 7 (IANS) Allegations of irregularities in the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) have intensified, placing the spotlight on the weekly Cabinet meeting of the V.D. Satheesan government on Wednesday, which is expected to signal the new administration’s approach towards one of the state’s most important constitutional institutions. Veteran Congress leader Cherian Philip has demanded a comprehensive judicial inquiry into the alleged irregularities that, according to hi…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 6 (IANS) The controversy over alleged irregularities in the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) is set to intensify, with the BJP youth wing, Yuva Morcha, announcing a statewide agitation from Tuesday, adding to the pressure already mounted by the Congress’s youth organisations and turning the recruitment controversy into a full-blown political battle. The Youth Congress has been staging protests demanding a judicial probe into the alleged manipulation of PSC recruitm…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 6 (IANS) The Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) on Monday withdrew its controversial decision to have the Examination Controller investigate the alleged recruitment scam in appointments to the State Planning Board and instead handed the probe to its Superintendent of Police, Internal Vigilance, following sharp opposition from within the Commission itself.The reversal came after several PSC members questioned Chairman Dr M.R. Baiju’s decision to entrust the inquiry to…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 3 (IANS) The Save University Campaign Committee (SUCC) on Friday demanded a comprehensive Vigilance probe into alleged irregularities in recruitment by the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) over the past decade, including corruption, question paper leaks, and the sources of income of PSC members.The present PSC board consists of a Chairman and 15 other members, all of whom were appointed by the Pinarayi Vijayan government ( 2016-26).In a memorandum submitted to the …