Karnataka Minister warns of action against officials delaying filling of pending posts in govt depts
Bengaluru: Karnataka's Social Welfare Minister, Dr. HC Mahadevappa, has issued a warning to officials regarding the filling of pending backlog posts across various government departments in compliance with court directives.
In a cabinet sub-committee meeting convened at Vidhana Soudha on Monday, Mahadevappa stressed the need to address the longstanding vacancies in government departments, corporations, boards, cooperatives, and universities. He directed officials to convene a meeting chaired by the commissioner to monitor the progress of filling these positions.
Emphasizing the government's obligation to fill these constitutional posts, Mahadevappa cautioned that officials found delaying the process or showing negligence would face direct accountability. He confirmed that letters have been dispatched to all departments prioritizing the resolution of backlog vacancies and reiterated that strict action would be taken against non-compliant officials, in accordance with government directives and court mandates.
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Discussing the specific case of 76 pending backlog posts at Mysuru University, Mahadevappa acknowledged concerns raised by several government boards seeking exemptions from backlog recruitment since 2015. He indicated that this matter would be tabled before the cabinet for a decision aimed at ensuring all positions are filled without further delay.
Mahadevappa also disclosed receiving proposals from officials regarding the potential revision of age limits for applicants applying for backlog posts, hinting that this suggestion might be considered in forthcoming discussions.
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Mangaluru: Mayor bans construction work in city after landslide tragedy
Mangaluru: Mayor Sudheer Shetty stated that Commissioner of the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) had been advised to strictly implement a rule to ban all excavation and construction works in the municipal limits until September so as to avoid any potential disasters. The issue was brought to the notice of the DC too, he said. He was addressing the media persons at the Corporation on Wednesday.
“Three executive engineers are directed to identify areas where retaining walls have weakened and where the walls are needed. The dilapidated areas will be inspected by junior engineers who will take measures to stabilize them temporarily with sand bags. A clear instruction has been given in this regard. Potential dangers will be avoided through this”, he stated.
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The mayor said that the retaining wall built for Netravathi River Front Project had collapsed at one place and an inspection of the spot had been conducted. “We have maintained status quo as there is a case pending in the National Green Tribunal (NGT). The hearing is on August 2 and the verdict will favor the Corporation”, the Mayor expressed confidence.
