CM Siddaramaiah orders probe into irregularities in recruitment of public prosecutors
Bengaluru: In response to allegations of irregularities in the recruitment examination for the positions of Assistant Public Prosecutor and Assistant Public Advocate, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has taken action by ordering a comprehensive investigation into the matter. The Chief Minister has directed the authorities to submit a detailed report on the issue within a period of 10 days.
Last year, during the recruitment examination conducted on June 23 and 24, numerous complaints were lodged, raising concerns about corruption and illegal practices in the selection process for the positions of Assistant Public Prosecutor and Assistant Public Advocate. These complaints highlighted the need for a thorough investigation to ascertain the veracity of the allegations and identify those responsible for any wrongdoing.
In light of the gravity of the situation, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has issued an immediate order to initiate an in-depth departmental inquiry into the matter. The investigation aims to uncover any irregularities that may have occurred during the recruitment examination and identify any individuals involved in misconduct or malpractice.
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Calcutta High Court to consider plea against CM Mamata Banerjee's alleged contemptuous remarks
Kolkatta: Senior Advocate Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya brought a plea before the Calcutta High Court, urging it to take suo moto cognizance of purported remarks attributed to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The plea contends that Banerjee's comments implied bias on the part of High Court judges and suggested that the institution had been compromised.
These remarks surfaced following a recent ruling by the High Court nullifying approximately 24,000 teaching and non-teaching positions implicated in the notorious cash-for-jobs scandal.
Addressing a division bench comprising Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam and Justice Hiranmay Bhattacharya, Bhattacharya stressed on the gravity of the situation, asserting, "This is criminal contempt." He further stressed the need for the Court to intervene, given the Attorney General's reluctance to provide consent for proceeding against the Chief Minister.
The plea underscored the damaging effect of Banerjee's alleged statements on the credibility of the judiciary, stating, "Everyone is laughing at us, this has put us into ridicule." Bhattacharya supported his argument with newspaper clippings from various publications, both regional and English, which highlighted the controversial remarks.
Acknowledging the sensitivity of the matter, the Court has directed for affidavits to be filed and has scheduled a hearing accordingly.
Meanwhile, another plea has been filed challenging the same remarks attributed to the Chief Minister.
