Rajasthan High Court Denies Extension for SI Recruitment Exam
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Synopsis
The Rajasthan High Court has denied the state government's request for additional time regarding the Sub-Inspector Recruitment Examination 2021. The court's decision keeps the petition pending as the government is urged to address the concerns raised over the recruitment process.
Key Takeaways
- Rajasthan High Court denies extension for SI Recruitment Exam.
- AAG Shah requests four more months but is rejected.
- No field postings for trainee SIs until a decision is made.
- Concerns raised over a leaked exam paper.
- Next hearing scheduled for Friday.
Jaipur, Feb 20 (NationPress) On Thursday, the Rajasthan High Court declined the state government’s request for additional time regarding the Sub-Inspector (SI) Recruitment Examination 2021 case.
During the proceedings, Additional Advocate General (AAG) Vigyan Shah represented the state and sought four more months to finalize the recruitment process, asking the court to dismiss the petition.
However, the court rejected this request, stating that while the government deliberates, the petition will remain unresolved and the status quo orders will stay in effect. AAG Shah reiterated the need for four months during the hearing before Justice Sameer Jain, urging for time to reach a decision.
AAG Shah assured the court that no field assignments would be assigned to any trainee SI until a final decision is reached.
The government will persist in its investigation and take necessary steps regarding the recruitment process. However, senior advocates Major RP Singh and Harendra Neel, representing the petitioner, contested the extension, arguing that the existing evidence was adequate to annul the recruitment process and that further delays were unwarranted.
In response, the court declined to resolve the petition outright, instructing the government to discuss the merits of the case if it sought resolution. AAG Shah informed that he had been unable to reach the relevant officials, leading to the case’s rescheduling for further hearing on Friday.
Previously, during Tuesday’s hearing, Justice Sameer Jain expressed serious concerns regarding the recruitment process, highlighting that the exam paper had been leaked 35 days prior to the test.
He questioned whether the government recognized that this created doubts about the fairness of the entire recruitment process. AAG Shah defended the government’s stance, arguing that complete cancellation of the recruitment based on the exam breach would be unfair to the candidates who participated honestly.
He assured the court that stringent actions would be taken against those responsible for the leak while maintaining the integrity of the recruitment process. The case is scheduled for another hearing on Friday, with officials anticipating a significant decision soon.
