Extensions given to those in govt. services a setback for those next in line: Vice-President

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar has disfavoured extensions given to those in government services, saying such a step affected the prospects of those next in line. Delivering the inaugural address at the 25th National Conference of Chairpersons of All-State Public Service Commissions in Bengaluru on Saturday, he said, “Extension of service defies the logical principle of expectation. That will be undoing the essence and spirit of the framework of the Constitution.” Drawing attention towards post-retirement assignments, Mr. Dhankhar said employees have not been retiring, particularly those in premier services, and they have been provided ad hoc positions. Your fairness of selection will have no meaning if paper leakages are there, and it has become an industry, a commerce.” He stressed the need for innovation in identifying talent and for State PSCs to have a separate dialogue with the private sector to understand best practices in talent acquisition, for providing better governance. Standardised process Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the government implemented the Karnataka Civil Services Rules, 2021, which emphasise reducing personality test weightage, and standardised the process in recruitment of candidates.