Ranchi: The ongoing controversy regarding the examinations and appointments of JPSC and JSSC in Jharkhand has now taken a new turn. After questions were raised over the student agitation and recruitment process, the state government had decided to cancel many examinations and appointments related to them. The government said that serious questions have been raised regarding irregularities and fairness in recruitment, hence cancellation is necessary for transparency.
Government's decision and candidates' displeasure
After the government order, there was a stir among the candidates who had got appointment after a long process. Many newly appointed officers and selected students suddenly found themselves on the verge of becoming unemployed. His allegation was that the government took the decision unilaterally without full investigation and hearing.
The candidates approached the Jharkhand High Court against this decision. In separate petitions it was said that the government order is against their fundamental rights. He demanded from the court that this order should be immediately stayed.
Interim relief received from High Court
In the hearing held on Thursday, Jharkhand High Court gave big relief to the petitioners. The court has put an interim stay on the cancellation order of the state government. After this decision of the court, the government order will not be implemented at present.
That means the examinations and appointments which were canceled will remain valid for the time being. The High Court has also sought answers from the government as to on what basis and under what process these examinations were cancelled.
What will happen next?
Thousands of candidates have got relief from this step of the High Court. But the matter is not over yet. The court has only imposed an interim stay, the final decision is yet to come. The government will now have to present its case in the court and tell what evidence it has found of irregularities in the examination.
At the same time, the candidates say that even if something has gone wrong, action should be taken against the culprits and not against the entire system. JPSC and JSSC examinations in Jharkhand have been in controversies earlier also.
There have been allegations of paper leak, delay in results and rigging in appointments. This time the government took a strict decision to cancel, but the High Court's stay has once again raised questions on the entire process. Now all eyes are on the next hearing.