Jharkhand High Court stays State government’s decision to cancel JSSC-CGL exam
The stay covers cancellations of 22 recruitment exams and related appointments, offering relief to about 450 candidates, petitioners’ advocate said.
- On Thursday, the Jharkhand High Court stayed the State government's order cancelling the 11th and 13th Jharkhand Public Service Commission examinations and appointments, providing relief to newly appointed officers who challenged the decision.
- Following 24 days of student protests over alleged recruitment irregularities, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced the cancellation of 22 recruitment examinations on Monday, while also ordering an inquiry into 23 other examinations.
- Petitioners' advocate Amritansh Vats stated the court found the cancellations violated the principle of natural justice, as the government acted unilaterally without hearing affected candidates, impacting around 450 candidates.
- The Court has directed the State government to file its response and counter-affidavit within 15 days, and the legal challenge also halted the cancellation of appointments for food safety officers.
- Senior IAS officer Amitabh Kaushal will lead a committee tasked with suggesting reforms for conducting examinations in Jharkhand, addressing ongoing recruitment integrity concerns in the State.
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Jharkhand HC Stays Soren Govt’s Order Cancelling JSSC, JPSC Exams
In a major relief for newly appointed officers facing the prospect of losing jobs, the Jharkhand High Court has stayed the state government's order cancelling two recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC). The court passed the interim
Big Setback To Soren Govt As Jharkhand HC Stays Order Cancelling JPSC Exams
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Jharkhand Recruitment Exam Cancellation: High Court Stays Govt Order Scrapping JPSC, JSSC Exams | 📰 LatestLY
The Jharkhand High Court on Thursday stayed the state government's decision to cancel JPSC, JSSC recruitment examinations over alleged irregularities. The order came after successful candidates challenged the cancellations, arguing that they were not given an opportunity to be heard. Several petitioners had already joined government service, while the government cited CID investigation findings and complaints. 📰 Jharkhand Recruitment Exam Cance…
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