Synopsis
The Rajasthan High Court mandates the state government to take action regarding the Sub-Inspector recruitment within two months, while the ban on field postings remains effective. A follow-up hearing is scheduled for May 2, as the situation regarding the recruitment process unfolds amidst ongoing investigations into paper leaks and fraudulent activities.Key Takeaways
- Rajasthan High Court grants two months for action on SI recruitment.
- Ban on field postings and training remains in place.
- Next hearing scheduled for May 2.
- Petitioners seek cancellation citing recommendations from various bodies.
- Trainee sub-inspectors argue against unjust cancellation.
Jaipur, Feb 22 (NationPress) The Rajasthan High Court has instructed the state government to take necessary action within a two-month timeframe regarding the Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment issue, while the ban on field postings in the recruitment process remains in effect.
The government has the authority to decide on this matter and is required to submit its report to the High Court once resolved. The subsequent hearing is set for May 2.
Previously, on Thursday, the government had sought a four-month extension for a final decision.
However, the High Court considered four months to be excessive, asserting that a resolution can be reached within two months.
The court expressed willingness to allow a maximum of three months if deemed necessary.
During the hearing, Additional Advocate General Vigyan Shah represented the government.
With consensus from all parties, the court granted two months for a decision instead of the requested four.
This allows the state government the autonomy to make a decision independently and to present its findings in court.
Following the state government's decision, the court will deliberate on the relevant points, as indicated by officials.
Throughout the two-month period specified by the High Court, existing orders on recruitment will be maintained.
The prohibition on field postings and training for trainee SI will also remain in place.
This case involves various parties, including petitioners, the government, and trainee sub-inspectors.
The petitioners contend that the recruitment should be annulled, referring to recommendations from the Special Operations Group (SOG), Police Headquarters, Accountant General, and the Cabinet Sub-Committee, all of which have advised the cancellation of the recruitment process.
Conversely, trainee sub-inspectors argue that they were not implicated in the paper leak and have abandoned other government positions for this opportunity. They assert that nullifying the recruitment would be unfair to those who legitimately secured their slots.
Investigations have confirmed that the examination paper for the 2021 Sub-Inspector recruitment test was compromised.
The SOG inquiry also uncovered instances where dummy candidates were employed to take the exam on behalf of others.
Further investigations revealed that numerous candidates obtained jobs through fraudulent means. To date, the SOG has detained approximately 50 trainee sub-inspectors in relation to this case, 25 of whom have received bail from the High Court.
As the next hearing approaches on May 2, the future of the SI recruitment process remains in limbo as the government prepares its response.
