Kerala HC warns against delay in promoting government servant

4 months ago

Kerala HC warns against delay in promoting government servant

New Indian Express

KOCHI: The Kerala High Court has warned the state government against delaying promotion to a government servant. “If the government or any other department is lethargic in considering the legitimate claim of a government servant, they must face adverse consequences carrying restitution benefits. A Division Bench issued the order while dismissing the appeal filed by the state government challenging the order of the Kerala Administrative Tribunal directing it to grant promotion to Jayakrishnaraj G, a professor, who has been entitled to promotion since 2003. The High Court upheld KAT’s order affirming his right to promotion with all accompanying financial benefits from the original date it was due.

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Kerala High Court Warns State Of 'Adverse Consequences' For Bureaucratic Indecision Affecting Promotion Entitlements Of Govt Servants

4 months ago

Kerala High Court Warns State Of 'Adverse Consequences' For Bureaucratic Indecision Affecting Promotion Entitlements Of Govt Servants

Live Law

The Kerala High Court has warned the State of the adverse consequences it must face for causing administrative delays in granting promotions to government servants without any reason. In the facts of the case, a professor who has been entitled to promotion since 2003 was brought to the Court in an appeal preferred by the State against the order of …

Withholding Pension Payments During Vigilance Proceedings Justified: Kerala High Court

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Withholding Pension Payments During Vigilance Proceedings Justified: Kerala High Court

Live Law

Kerala High Court: The Division Bench comprising Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque and Justice P.M. Manoj dismissed the petition filed by S. Gopalakrishnan Potti seeking penal interest on delayed pensionary benefits and back wages. The court upheld the Kerala Administrative Tribunal's decision, ruling that delays in disbursing benefits were justified due to pending vigilance proceedings. Court's Reasoning The court upheld the …

Withholding Pension Payments During Vigilance Proceedings Justified: Kerala High Court

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Withholding Pension Payments During Vigilance Proceedings Justified: Kerala High Court

Live Law

Kerala High Court: The Division Bench comprising Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque and Justice P.M. Manoj dismissed the petition filed by S. Gopalakrishnan Potti seeking penal interest on delayed pensionary benefits and back wages. The court upheld the Kerala Administrative Tribunal's decision, ruling that delays in disbursing benefits were justified due to pending vigilance proceedings. Court's Reasoning The court upheld the …

Higher education in Kerala in low spirits

1 year, 9 months ago

Higher education in Kerala in low spirits

The Hindu

The recent controversies that have rocked higher education institutions in Kerala have been in the making for a long time. The State government had over the recent past adopted measures to ensure the timely implementation of various reforms, which official sources point out, could resolve some shortcomings of the higher education sector. A dedicated cell in the Higher Education department …

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DA of Kerala govt. staff increased from 12% to 15%

1 week, 2 days ago

DA of Kerala govt. staff increased from 12% to 15%

The Hindu

The Kerala government has increased the rate of dearness allowances of its employees and dearness relief to State service pensioners and family pensioners from the existing 12% to 15% with effect from April 2025. The hike would be applied to government employees, teachers, staff of aided schools, private colleges and polytechnics, full time contingent employees and employees of local governments, …

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Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Policy On Spousal Preference In Govt Promotions, Flags Procedural Issues

1 week, 2 days ago

Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Policy On Spousal Preference In Govt Promotions, Flags Procedural Issues

Live Law

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has upheld the constitutionality of a 1999 Government Order that gave priority in promotions to candidates whose spouses were working in the Government. Referring to various Supreme Court judgments, Justice Subba Reddy Satti held that the scheme of giving preference in promotions to those candidates whose spouses work in the Government is a policy decision …

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Kerala HC unhappy over govt. not setting up dedicated authority for Periyar

1 week, 5 days ago

Kerala HC unhappy over govt. not setting up dedicated authority for Periyar

The Hindu

A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court has expressed displeasure over the non-constitution of a dedicated authority or agency for the Periyar and has restrained the newly constituted monitoring committees from commencing their work until further orders. Justice Devan Ramachandran recently observed that the government order constituting the two monitoring committees “seems to fall below the requisite.” This is …

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Why are doctors in Andhra refusing promotions? Here’s why

2 weeks ago

Why are doctors in Andhra refusing promotions? Here’s why

New Indian Express

VIJAYAWADA: A rising number of government doctors are refusing promotions, a trend that has drawn serious concern from Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav. The issue became evident during the recent promotion process for District Coordinators of Health Services, where 50 out of 85 eligible doctors declined the promotion, despite six existing vacancies and two more expected soon. Doctors are …

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HC castigates govt., Rani Channamma University ‘for playing with life of teacher’

2 weeks, 1 day ago

HC castigates govt., Rani Channamma University ‘for playing with life of teacher’

The Hindu

The State government “wants to play with the life of a teacher” who had served the government for 34 years, the High Court of Karnataka observed, while castigating the government and Rani Channamma University, Belagavi, for dodging payment of full terminal benefits to a retired professor even 10 years after his retirement merely on the question as to who has …

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"Worked For 34 Yrs, State Wants To Play With His Life": Karnataka HC Directs Release Of Terminal Benefits For 70-Yr-Old Retired Teacher

2 weeks, 2 days ago

"Worked For 34 Yrs, State Wants To Play With His Life": Karnataka HC Directs Release Of Terminal Benefits For 70-Yr-Old Retired Teacher

Live Law

The Karnataka High Court has come to the aid of a retired school teacher who has been fighting for his pension for the last 6 years. The court has directed the State Government and Rani Channamma University to release complete Death-cum-retirement benefits and encashment of privilege leave, including arrears of pension as claimed, within four weeks. Justice M Nagaprasanna allowed …

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Higher Officials Never Come Up With Pay, Promotion Issues; Why Are Class III & IV Employees Victimised? MP High Court Asks Cabinet To Intervene

2 weeks, 2 days ago

Higher Officials Never Come Up With Pay, Promotion Issues; Why Are Class III & IV Employees Victimised? MP High Court Asks Cabinet To Intervene

Live Law

The Indore Bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court has asked the State Cabinet to look into the victimization of Class – III and IV employees by wrong and adamant approach of higher officials. Therefore, the Cabinet of ministers should consider why Class – III and IV employees are being victimized of the wrong and adamant approach of higher officials of …

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Must learn to read, write Tamil for state government jobs: Madras High Court

2 weeks, 3 days ago

Must learn to read, write Tamil for state government jobs: Madras High Court

India Today

The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court ruled that those seeking Tamil Nadu government jobs must be able to read and write Tamil. The ruling came in a case involving a junior assistant at the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board who failed to clear the mandatory Tamil language exam. Hearing Jaikumar’s petition against TNEB, Justices G Jayachandran and R Poornima questioned …

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Wayanad landslides: Foundation stone for rehabilitation township to be laid on March 27

2 weeks, 4 days ago

Wayanad landslides: Foundation stone for rehabilitation township to be laid on March 27

The Hindu

After a gap of around eight months, the Kerala government will lay the foundation stone for building a model township in Wayanad on March 27, 2025 as part of a comprehensive rehabilitation project for the survivors of the devastating landslides last July. Revenue Minister K. Rajan announced this while replying to an adjournment motion notice moved by Congress legislator T. …

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Remained Silent Till 2016: Rajasthan HC Modifies Order On Payment Of Benefits To Lecturer From 1998 When She Got PhD, Says She Caused Delay

2 weeks, 4 days ago

Remained Silent Till 2016: Rajasthan HC Modifies Order On Payment Of Benefits To Lecturer From 1998 When She Got PhD, Says She Caused Delay

Live Law

The Rajasthan High Court modified an order passed by the State Non-Government Educational Institutions Tribunal which directed a college to grant two annual increments to an Economic lecturer from the date when she completed her Ph.D in 1998, after noting that the latter had raised demand for benefits only in 2016. In doing so the court observed when the lecturer …

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“Antithetical To Concept Of Equality": J&K High Court Halts Promotions Without Consideration Of Candidates' SC/ST Reservation

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

“Antithetical To Concept Of Equality": J&K High Court Halts Promotions Without Consideration Of Candidates' SC/ST Reservation

Live Law

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has restrained the government from making any promotions unless candidates from the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe categories entitled to reservation are duly considered. Delivering a major relief to reserved category employees who have long been denied their rightful promotions due to a controversial government circular Justice M.A Chowdhary observed, “The respondents …

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Highly Improper To Direct Chief Justice To Relax Procedure: Rajasthan HC In Court Staff's Plea For Promotion Without Holding Efficiency Test

2 weeks, 5 days ago

Highly Improper To Direct Chief Justice To Relax Procedure: Rajasthan HC In Court Staff's Plea For Promotion Without Holding Efficiency Test

Live Law

" This is not correct to say that the petitioners are subjected to hostile discrimination by asking them to qualify in the Efficiency Test for promotion under 25% quota to be filled up on the basis of seniority-cum-efficiency. A division bench of Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Kuldeep Mathur held that Article 229 of the Constitution contemplated full freedom to …

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Muslim Jamat protests against Sriram Venkitaraman’s promotion

3 weeks, 1 day ago

Muslim Jamat protests against Sriram Venkitaraman’s promotion

The Hindu

The Kerala Muslim Jamat has lodged a complaint with the Chief Secretary against the promotion of Sriram Venkitaraman, the civil servant involved in a car crash that reportedly led to the death of journalist K.M. Muslim Jamat district secretary Jamal Karulai said in his complaint that service rules had been violated in promoting Mr. Venkitaraman as Joint Secretary. Quoting national …

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Every Individual Has Right To Complain, Can't Be Dismissed From Service Merely Because Complaint Is Not Proved: Madras High Court

3 weeks, 1 day ago

Every Individual Has Right To Complain, Can't Be Dismissed From Service Merely Because Complaint Is Not Proved: Madras High Court

Live Law

The Madras High Court recently observed that every individual has a right to complain of certain misdeeds, and merely because the complaint was not proved or not substantiated with materials, the individual could not be dismissed from service. The court observed that in service jurisprudence, the Disciplinary Authority to always consider various factors, including the long period of service, promotions, …

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'Ego Issue': Delhi HC Disapproves Of Tax Commissioner Seeking Declaration Against Appointments Committee Of Cabinet Over Delay In Promotion

3 weeks, 2 days ago

'Ego Issue': Delhi HC Disapproves Of Tax Commissioner Seeking Declaration Against Appointments Committee Of Cabinet Over Delay In Promotion

Live Law

The Delhi High Court rejected the petition filed by the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, seeking a declaration against the Appointments Committee Of Cabinet which promoted him to the post with purported delay. Calling the petition to have stemmed from the officer's “ego issue”, the division bench of Justices C. Hari Shankar and Ajay Digpaul fell one step short of …

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District Consumer District Redressal Commission Ernakulam Holds Byju's Learning App Liable For Deficiency In Service By Coercing And Harassing Complainant

3 weeks, 3 days ago

District Consumer District Redressal Commission Ernakulam Holds Byju's Learning App Liable For Deficiency In Service By Coercing And Harassing Complainant

Live Law

The District Consumer District Redressal Commission Ernakulam held Byju's Learning App liable for deficiency in service for coercing the Complainant into purchasing their services. Three weeks later, the Complainant was contacted again by the Opposite Party making persistent calls, asking him to make a further payment of Rs.16,000. Findings of the Commission On perusal of the evidence, the Commission observed …

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KHSTU protests move to abolish teacher posts

1 month ago

KHSTU protests move to abolish teacher posts

The Hindu

The government should desist from the move to abolish 420 higher secondary teaching posts at the fag end of this academic year, terming them uneconomic owing to inadequate student strength, P. Ubaidulla, MLA, has said. He was inaugurating a two-day day-and-night agitation organised by the Kerala Higher Secondary Teachers’ Union in front of the Directorate of General Education in Thiruvananthapuram …

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Orissa High Court Denies Claim For Regularization Of Previous Service Due To Extended Delay In Filing

1 month ago

Orissa High Court Denies Claim For Regularization Of Previous Service Due To Extended Delay In Filing

Live Law

The Orissa High Court bench comprising of Justice Sashikanta Mishra held that claim for regularization of service can be denied due to an extended delay in filing, coupled with the petitioner's subsequent employment in another institution. Background Facts The Petitioner was appointed against an Additional Trained Graduate post on 04.7.1991 in Akhua Odanga High School. It was contended by the …

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Withholding entire pension and gratuity when charge of corruption is not established is worse than dismissal from service: Karnataka High Court

1 month ago

Withholding entire pension and gratuity when charge of corruption is not established is worse than dismissal from service: Karnataka High Court

The Hindu

The High Court of Karnataka has termed as “worse than dismissal” the action of the authorities in withholding 100% pension and gratuity amount of a retired employee of Central Excise, Customs and Service Tax without establishing corruption charges against him for 13 years. He is left bleeding by the impugned penalty, which is worse than dismissal from service,” the court …

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Kerala’s aided school teachers in crisis: around 16,000 unpaid, appointments unapproved

1 month ago

Kerala’s aided school teachers in crisis: around 16,000 unpaid, appointments unapproved

The Hindu

The Kerala Aided School Teachers Association recently conducted a secretariat march. “In addition to the non-approval of the posts, the concerned educational offices are not approving the salary bills of the teachers appointed as temporary teachers and given salaries under daily wages”, she said. KATC which is at the forefront of the demand for making the appointments permanent alleged that …

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Reconsider redeployment of HSS teachers at fag end of academic year: KHSTU

1 month, 1 week ago

Reconsider redeployment of HSS teachers at fag end of academic year: KHSTU

The Hindu

The Kerala Higher Secondary Teachers’ Union has written to the Minister for General Education demanding that the government reconsider redeployment of teachers in batches with less than 25 students at the fag end of the academic year. The KHSTU said that following staff fixation in the 2024-25 academic year, 420 government teacher posts were set to be abolished owing to …

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Compassionate Employment Cannot Be Denied To Dependents Who Have Been 'Fighting For Claim' By Fixing Subsequent Cut-Off Date: Kerala HC

1 month, 1 week ago

Compassionate Employment Cannot Be Denied To Dependents Who Have Been 'Fighting For Claim' By Fixing Subsequent Cut-Off Date: Kerala HC

Live Law

The Kerala High Court recently stated that when the benefits of a compassionate employment scheme have been extended to the dependants of employees of private aided colleges, then neither the government nor the college authorities can deny these benefits to the dependants who have been fighting for this cause by fixing a subsequent cut-off date for availing the benefit of …

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Kerala Cabinet hikes PSC members’ salary and perks, drawing Opposition criticism

1 month, 1 week ago

Kerala Cabinet hikes PSC members’ salary and perks, drawing Opposition criticism

The Hindu

The State Cabinet on Wednesday revised the salary and benefits of members of the Kerala Public Service Commission, drawing intense criticism from the Congress-led United Democratic Front Opposition. The Cabinet fixed the salary and perks of the PSC chairperson at a scale commensurate with the emoluments drawn by district judges on a super time scale. Satheesan said the government, compelled …

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University Amendment Bill 2025: Kerala Governor’s stand to prove crucial

1 month, 1 week ago

University Amendment Bill 2025: Kerala Governor’s stand to prove crucial

New Indian Express

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A proposed Bill that enhances powers of the higher education minister as pro-chancellor in universities is likely to face choppy waters in the Raj Bhavan. Given this scenario, the stance to be adopted by the new Governor, Rajendra Arlekar, on the proposed University Amendment Bill, 2025, will be crucial when it comes up before him for assent. Planned to …

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State govt. should open special courts to hear SC/ST POA Act cases in all districts: CPI (M) State Secretary Shanmugam

1 month, 2 weeks ago

State govt. should open special courts to hear SC/ST POA Act cases in all districts: CPI (M) State Secretary Shanmugam

The Hindu

“To deal with the increasing caste-induced offences, special courts which function only in 20 districts, should be extended to all districts,” said P. Shanmugam, CPI State secretary. Condemning the recent attack on a SC youth in Manamadurai, Mr. Shanmugam said, in addition to providing a compensation amount to the victim, government should also consider providing a government job to the …

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Employees’ Union urges APSRTC to address delay in promotions of staff

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Employees’ Union urges APSRTC to address delay in promotions of staff

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation Employees’ Union leaders have urged the corporation’s Vice-Chairman and Managing Director Ch. Dwaraka Tirumala Rao to immediately withdraw the notification allowing the retired RTC clerical staff to be reappointed on an outsourcing basis to fill the vacant posts across all depots and units in the State. Narasayya said despite a large number of vacancies, …

Employees State Rtc

Student’s death: Minister says Kochi school has not yet submitted NOC

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Student’s death: Minister says Kochi school has not yet submitted NOC

The Hindu

Minister for General Education V. Sivankutty said on Monday that the Global Public School at Thiruvaniyoor here, which had come under the lens in the wake of death of a 15-year-old following allegations of ragging, has not yet submitted the no objection certificate issued by the Department of General Education to operate in the State. Director of General Education Shanavas …

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Govt Can't Impose Compulsory Service Bond On Students Midway Through Course, 'Legal Certainty' Proscribes Unforeseen Obligations: Kerala HC

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Govt Can't Impose Compulsory Service Bond On Students Midway Through Course, 'Legal Certainty' Proscribes Unforeseen Obligations: Kerala HC

Live Law

The Kerala High Court has ruled that government cannot insist students to execute bonds for compulsory service midway through their course. The Court further stated that the government should have informed the students about the compulsory service before admitting them to the program and cannot impose the execution of such bond agreements midway through their studies. “Without a well-defined policy …

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District unit of Aided PU Colleges Employees’ Association floated

1 month, 2 weeks ago

District unit of Aided PU Colleges Employees’ Association floated

The Hindu

The Mysuru district unit of the Karnataka State Aided PU Colleges Employees’ Association was inaugurated in the city on Sunday to secure their collective welfare and fight for their rights. The office bearers of the association said issues plaguing the employees have increased consequent to the Karnataka Department of School Education Rules, 2024. The association state president N. Harish, said …

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Upa-Lokayukta orders Director of Treasuries to minimise delays in processing pension-related matters

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Upa-Lokayukta orders Director of Treasuries to minimise delays in processing pension-related matters

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh Upa-Lokayukta P. Rajani has ordered the Director of Treasuries and Accounts to issue instructions to all the sub-treasury officers to minimise delays in processing pension-related matters. Ms. Rajani has also directed that State-level helplines be established for redressing pension-related grievances and display them at all the Sub-Treasury Offices for providing easy access to the pensioners and family pensioners …

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'Employer Must Make Efforts To Expedite Departmental Proceedings Against Delinquent Employee', Rajasthan High Court

1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Employer Must Make Efforts To Expedite Departmental Proceedings Against Delinquent Employee', Rajasthan High Court

Live Law

The Rajasthan High Court with its Bench at Jaipur comprising of Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand held that departmental proceedings against a delinquent employee must be concluded within a reasonable time frame and preferably within six months in order to avoid inconvenience, loss and prejudice to the rights of such employee. It was observed that in such cases, the duty to …

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Kochi neglected yet again, says T.J. Vinod; Mayor rebuts charge

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kochi neglected yet again, says T.J. Vinod; Mayor rebuts charge

The Hindu

The sidestepping of Kochi by the State government during the past few years, even though the city made significant contribution to the State’s revenue, was evident in Friday’s Budget as well, Ernakulam MLA T.J. Vinod has said. The government also owes an explanation as to why no funds were allocated for the Ernakulam KSRTC bus stand which has been in …

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Kerala budget projects stability but lacks major new initiatives

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kerala budget projects stability but lacks major new initiatives

New Indian Express

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: As opposed to belligerent posturing against the BJP-led Union government and the Opposition UDF last time, K N Balagopal opted to go forth on a positive note this time around. Stepping into the arduous task of keeping Kerala’s fiscal stock afloat ahead of back-to-back elections, it was the pragmatic politician rather than the finance minister that ruled the day. …

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Employee entitled for interest if retiral dues paid beyond two months: HC

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Employee entitled for interest if retiral dues paid beyond two months: HC

Hindustan Times

The Punjab and Haryana high court has held that if retiral dues of an employee is released beyond two months from the date of retirement, the employee is entitled for interest on the same. The high court bench of justice Jagmohan Bansal said that petitioner in question is entitled to interest at the rate of 6% per annum on delayed …

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KTU Syndicate members accuse Vice-Chancellor of flouting university norms

1 month, 3 weeks ago

KTU Syndicate members accuse Vice-Chancellor of flouting university norms

The Hindu

Syndicate members of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University have strongly criticised the Vice-Chancellor in-charge K. Sivaprasad and accused him of making decisions that blatantly disregard the university’s Act and statutes. Jamuna, Vinodkumar Jacob and Sanjeev G. have publicly expressed their dissatisfaction with the Vice-Chancellor’s actions, alleging that he was acting under the influence of external parties to the detriment of …

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Kerala survives only with assistance from Centre: Union Minister George Kurian

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kerala survives only with assistance from Centre: Union Minister George Kurian

Deccan Chronicle

Thiruvananthapuram/ New Delhi: Days after sparking controversy with his 'backward' remark about the state, Union Minister George Kurian said on Tuesday that Kerala "survives" only with the assistance of the Centre and that there is not a single project the state can claim as its own. While speaking to Malayalam news channel Asianet News, Kurian said it is his duty …

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Kerala Budget to focus on accelerating growth, drawing investment: K.N. Balagopal

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kerala Budget to focus on accelerating growth, drawing investment: K.N. Balagopal

The Hindu

The 2025-26 Kerala budget will focus on accelerating the growth process that has been set in motion in the State, new investment models, and sustaining the pace on welfare spending, Finance Minister K.N. At a pre-Budget chat, Mr. Balagopal said he was satisfied with his performance as Finance Minister, expressing confidence that Kerala would be moving forward, and not backward, …

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’Declare Kerala backward if you want funds’: Union Minister George Kurian courts controversy

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

’Declare Kerala backward if you want funds’: Union Minister George Kurian courts controversy

Live Mint

Union Minister George Kurian waded into controversy on Sunday after asking Kerala to ‘declare itself backward’ if it wanted said that if Kerala wants more funds from the Centre, the state should declare that it is backward in terms of education, infrastructure, and social welfare. The remark from Kurian, while speaking to reporters in the national capital, came in the …

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State Consumer Commission can stay order of district commissions: HC

1 month, 3 weeks ago

State Consumer Commission can stay order of district commissions: HC

The Hindu

The Kerala High Court has held that the State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission has the inherent power to stay an order of district commissions, subject to the condition that the appeal is duly filed after depositing the statutory amount as provided under the Consumer Protection Act. Dias made the ruling recently while disposing of a petition by a dentist challenging …

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Kerala: Action against officials receiving bribe will not be limited to suspension, says Min Rajan

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Kerala: Action against officials receiving bribe will not be limited to suspension, says Min Rajan

New Indian Express

KOCHI: Officials caught in bribery cases will be either demoted or dismissed from service, said Revenue Minister K Rajan on Friday. The investigation report should be submitted within two months,” he said while addressing the regional review meeting of revenue department in Kochi. The state government has decided to declare the state free of extreme poverty by November 1 and …

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Undue Leniency In Disciplinary Proceedings Compromises Discipline In Public Service: Kerala HC Upholds Dismissal Of Employee For Misappropriation

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Undue Leniency In Disciplinary Proceedings Compromises Discipline In Public Service: Kerala HC Upholds Dismissal Of Employee For Misappropriation

Live Law

The Kerala High Court stated that showing undue leniency towards a government employee in disciplinary proceedings could undermine the essential discipline required in public service. The governing principles in disciplinary actions aim to strike a balance between two key objectives: affording the employees a fair opportunity to defend their innocence and ensuring that justice is served to the employer as …

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Madras High Court summons Tamil Nadu Home Secretary over pending cases

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Madras High Court summons Tamil Nadu Home Secretary over pending cases

India Today

The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu Home Secretary Dheeraj Kumar to appear before it by 4.30 pm today or face the possibility of an arrest warrant. The summons comes amid the court’s strong criticism of the state’s delay in completing pending criminal cases and filing final reports, some of which have been pending for over 10 years. …

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Chhattisgarh HC Orders Criminal Action Against Complainant In Cash-For-Job Case, Warns Public Against Falling Prey To Touts

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Chhattisgarh HC Orders Criminal Action Against Complainant In Cash-For-Job Case, Warns Public Against Falling Prey To Touts

Live Law

On Wednesday, the Chhattisgarh High Court directed the Registrar General of the HC to initiate criminal prosecution against the complainant, who admittedly gave money to an accused to secure a job in the High Court for a wrongful purpose. A bench of Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha also noted that despite several warnings issued by the Registrar General, the general public …

Job Court Accused High Complainant Falling Prey

HC asks State to take action against government servants

2 months ago

HC asks State to take action against government servants

The Hindu

A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court on Friday asked the State government to take action against the government servants for putting up a huge hoarding of Kerala Secretariat Employees Association in front of the Secretariat. Snehalatha observed that it is prima facie evident that the report of the amicus curiae that the government servants had themselves violated the …

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2 Kerala officials suspended for giving VIP treatment to businessman in jail

2 months, 1 week ago

2 Kerala officials suspended for giving VIP treatment to businessman in jail

India Today

The Kerala government on Tuesday suspended two senior prison officials over allegations of providing VIP treatment to businessman Boby Chemmanur, who was briefly arrested earlier this month on charges of harassing a Malayalam actress. The disciplinary action followed an inquiry report which alleged that unauthorised visitors, reportedly Chemmanur's friends, were permitted to meet him at the Ernakulam District Jail on …

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Kerala Education Rules | Managers Of Aided Schools Have Duty To Appoint Protected Teachers Only If A List Is Already Sent To Him: High Court

2 months, 1 week ago

Kerala Education Rules | Managers Of Aided Schools Have Duty To Appoint Protected Teachers Only If A List Is Already Sent To Him: High Court

Live Law

The Kerala High Court held that the managers of aided school have an obligation to appoint 'protected teachers' only when they are already provided with the list of 'protected teachers' Kerala Education Rules defines protected teacher as a teacher who has been retrenched for want of vacancy after putting such length of regular service as specified by the Government or …

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Delayed salaries force Karnataka employees to pay extra loan interest; seek government intervention

2 months, 1 week ago

Delayed salaries force Karnataka employees to pay extra loan interest; seek government intervention

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: A section of employees from a few government departments are not getting salaries on time for various reasons. For no fault of theirs, those who have taken loans from the Karnataka Government Insurance Department, or have to pay their monthly contributions to KGID policy, have ended up paying ‘’penalty interest” for delays in their payments. Government employees of a …

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Transgender community welcomes HC order on reservation

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Transgender community welcomes HC order on reservation

The Hindu

The transgender community has welcomed the Kerala High Court direction to the State government to implement measures to provide reservation to transgender persons in education and public employment within six months. Even though a petition for mercy killing would not be allowed, I still gave it and it became news, following which the Minister gave me a temporary job that …

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Kerala High Court Questions Audacity Of Association Of Govt Servants In Allegedly Installing Illegal Hoarding In Face Of Judicial Orders

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Questions Audacity Of Association Of Govt Servants In Allegedly Installing Illegal Hoarding In Face Of Judicial Orders

Live Law

The Kerala High Court was irked today at the audacity of the Kerala Secretariat Employees Association in allegedly installing an illegal hoarding in front of the State Secretariat, despite prohibitory orders passed by it. The Court ordered thus, “I direct the State Police Chief to constitute a competent team of officers to ensure that an investigation into the complaint of …

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Promotion As District Judges Under Merit-cum-Seniority Quota Can't Be Denied To Suitable Candidates Based On Merit List : Supreme Court

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Promotion As District Judges Under Merit-cum-Seniority Quota Can't Be Denied To Suitable Candidates Based On Merit List : Supreme Court

Live Law

Granting relief to judicial officers of the Jharkhand Judiciary who were denied promotion despite meeting the minimum marks required in the suitability test for the merit-cum-seniority quota, the Supreme Court today reiterated that the merit-cum-seniority quota is not a competitive process. The appellants cited the recent decision passed in the case of Ravikumar Dhansukhlal Mehta v. High Court of Gujarat …

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