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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Minister Parameshwara says remarks on properties linked to drug peddlers 'misunderstood'
Tumakuru (PTI): Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Saturday said his recent remarks on the demolition of properties linked to those involved in narcotics trade were "misunderstood and misinterpreted".
His clarification follows remarks made two days ago on the government's uncompromising crackdown on the drug menace, including action against properties linked to foreign nationals allegedly involved in drug trafficking.
"It is unfortunate. It is taken in the wrong sense. I didn't mean that tomorrow itself I am going to send bulldozers and demolish the houses. That was not my intention. It was wrongly taken," he told reporters here.
Responding to Congress MLC K Abdul Jabbar's question in the legislative council on the growing drug menace in Bengaluru, Davangere and coastal districts, the minister on Thursday detailed the extensive enforcement measures initiated since the Congress government assumed office.
Pointing to the involvement of some foreign nationals, the minister had said, "Many foreign students from African countries have come to Karnataka. They are into the drug business. We catch them and register cases against them, but they want the case to be registered because once the case is registered, we cannot deport them."
"We have gone to the extent of demolishing the rented building where they stay," he had said.
