Ranchi, September 18 (Udaipur Kiran) : The Jharkhand High Court has upheld a stay on the state government’s decision to annul appointments made through the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC). During a hearing on September 15, Justice Deepak Roshan addressed petitions challenging the cancellation of various recruitment examinations, including the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) exam conducted by JPSC.
The court noted that while there appeared to be irregularities in some appointments, it also recognized that not all appointments were flawed. Concerns were raised about the lengthy process of conducting examinations and finalizing appointments, which can take two to three years. The court highlighted that canceling a significant number of appointments could adversely affect officials who have not been personally implicated in any wrongdoing.
To oversee the investigation into alleged irregularities in the recruitment process, the court has appointed retired High Court Judge Gautam Kumar Chaudhary. Additionally, retired IPS officer R.K. Malik has been designated as the nodal officer. During the recent proceedings, both the state government and JPSC submitted responses to the court.
In its affidavit, the state government defended its decision to annul the JSSC-CGL examination, asserting that the entire process had been compromised by alleged irregularities. The government argued that distinguishing between genuinely successful candidates and those who may have gained unfair advantages was challenging under the circumstances. It referenced Supreme Court guidelines stating that if an examination process is thoroughly tainted, it may be annulled entirely.
The affidavit further revealed that confidential tasks related to the CGL examination were outsourced to ICN Technology, which included printing question papers and delivering them to exam centers. The government claimed that 28 individuals, including CEO Somansh Prakash, have been arrested in connection with the alleged malpractice, while 265 others have received notices. Investigations have reportedly uncovered instances of candidates being coached on answers in locations including Nepal, Asansol, Kolkata, Bihar, Jharia, and Bokaro.
Out of the 28 candidates allegedly taken to Nepal, 10 reportedly passed the CGL examination. The investigation is ongoing, with senior advocates representing the petitioners and the state government presenting their arguments in court.
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