The High Court has raised questions regarding the SOG's recommendation to cancel the Rajasthan SI recruitment exam of 2021 without government approval. ADG VK Singh will have to appear in court personally to explain how and on what grounds this decision was made.
Jaipur: The long-awaited Sub Inspector (SI) recruitment exam of 2021 in Rajasthan is once again at the center of controversy. The debate over alleged irregularities in the exam has now reached the judicial corridors. In this context, the Rajasthan High Court has ordered ADG VK Singh of the Special Prosecution Group (SOG) to appear in court personally. The court has specifically asked how the SOG recommended canceling the recruitment exam before obtaining government approval.
What is the whole matter?
The Sub Inspector recruitment exam held in Rajasthan in 2021 has been under controversy for a long time. While a large number of candidates are questioning the validity of the exam, on the other hand, MP from Nagaur, Hanuman Beniwal, is protesting to demand the cancellation of this exam. After receiving complaints of irregularities in the exam, the SOG started an investigation into it and in its preliminary report, mentioned potential irregularities in the recruitment process. Based on this, the SOG had recommended canceling the exam.
The court raised a big question
Justice Sameer Jain, a judge of the single bench of the High Court, while hearing this case, raised a big question as to how the SOG suggested such a sensitive decision without the prior approval of the state government? The court says that such a decision cannot be taken in the administrative process without the consent of the government. ADG VK Singh has been ordered to appear in person in the court to present his side. His appearance has been scheduled for Tuesday afternoon, where he will be questioned about the facts and rights on the basis of which this recommendation was made.
Questions have also been raised regarding the recruitment exam before
Approximately 8 lakh candidates had applied for the Rajasthan Police Sub Inspector exam 2021. The exam was conducted by the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC). But after the exam, reports of paper leaks, cheating rackets, and solver gang activities came from many districts, which raised questions about the transparency of the recruitment process. The investigation by the SOG started in this background, in which some arrests were also made and indications of irregularities in the exam were confirmed.
RPSC clarified, stated the exam complete
The advocate who appeared in the High Court on behalf of RPSC said that the commission had sent a report to the government on June 30, 2023, considering the recruitment process complete. That is, the commission did not recommend any cancellation from its side. This makes it clear that there is a difference of opinion between the reports of the SOG and RPSC. RPSC's stand is clear that there was no serious irregularity in the examination, while the SOG has a different opinion on this.
Political heat is also intensifying
The political corridors have also become abuzz with this matter. Nagaur MP Hanuman Beniwal has continuously demanded the cancellation of this exam. At the same time, some student organizations have also raised their voices against the irregularities in the examination. The opposition says that if irregularities are revealed in the investigation, the government should take a clear decision, but without any concrete steps so far, only recommendations and investigations are pushing the future of the youth into darkness.
Candidates in a dilemma
Thousands of candidates have been waiting for the results and appointment process of this exam for several months. Now, when questions have been raised on the recommendation to cancel the exam, the situation has become even more uncertain. Neither are the selected candidates getting appointments, nor is the process starting afresh by canceling the exam. In such a situation, the future of the youth is hanging in the balance.
What will happen now?
After the appearance of ADG VK Singh, it may become clear on what basis the SOG made the recommendation, and whether the process was legal or not. If the court feels that the SOG's recommendation was baseless, the recruitment process may proceed. Otherwise, this matter may be prolonged.
