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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Jharkhand Education Minister Ramdas Soren passes away at 62
Ranchi, Aug 15 (PTI): Jharkhand Education Minister Ramdas Soren died on Friday, JMM national spokesperson Kunal Sarangi said.
He was 62.
Soren was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Delhi, where he was admitted on August 2.
"State Education Minister Ramdas Soren, who was undergoing treatment at a hospital in Delhi, is no more," Sarangi told PTI.
Soren's condition was critical and he was on life support, Sarangi said.
The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader was airlifted to the hospital in the national capital from Jamshedpur after he fell in the bathroom of his residence on August 2.
A multidisciplinary team of senior specialists was closely monitoring his condition and providing intensive medical care.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren condoled his death.
Hemant Soren, in a post on X, wrote, "Ramdas Da (brother) should not have left us like this. Last greetings to Dada..."
Ramdas Soren, born in Ghorabandha village in East Singhbhum district on January 1, 1963, began his political journey as the gram pradhan of the Ghorabanda panchayat, eventually rising to become one of the most influential ministers in the Hemant Soren-led cabinet.
He won the Ghatshila assembly seat for the third time in 2024 by defeating BJP's Babulal Soren, son of former chief minister Champai Soren.
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