Jharkhand High Court Reinstates JSSC-CGL Exam
The Jharkhand High Court has ruled that the state government’s decision to cancel the Jharkhand Subordinate Service Commission Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL) examination was “unfair” and “unjust.” This decision follows a prolonged student protest.
Relief for 2,300 Candidates
Approximately 2,300 candidates who had already been selected through the examination before the cancellation notification will continue in their positions.
Investigation to Continue
While the court has overturned the cancellation, it has allowed the ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities within the recruitment process to proceed. Advocate Arpan Ekka, representing the petitioners, stated that the court has set aside the notification regarding the cancellation of 2024 appointments and that candidates involved in irregularities will be identified and potentially face individual action.
Reasons for the Ruling
The High Court found that the state government’s justification for cancelling the examination was not sufficiently convincing. The court noted that the decision appeared to have been made hastily and without adequate grounds. The government’s counter-affidavit did not provide a clear explanation for the cancellation.
Context of the Cancellation
The JSSC-CGL examination was one of 22 recruitment examinations cancelled by the Jharkhand government on August 18, following weeks of student protests. Earlier, the High Court had stayed the cancellation of appointments from the 11th to 13th Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) examinations. A separate court proceeding and FIR related to alleged irregularities were also involved in the JSSC-CGL matter.
Source: The Indian Express. Featured image credit: The Indian Express.
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