Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Kerala Court Questions Corruption Accused’s PSU Posts
The Kerala High Court asked why a man named Dr KA Ratheesh, who is accused of a big corruption case, can still run three important state companies.
The court said it is wrong for someone with a serious crime case to hold such jobs.
A citizen named K.M. Shajahan asked the court to look into this.
The court wants the state government to explain in four weeks.
This shows people are worried about corruption in government jobs.
Kerala High Court questioned Dr KA Ratheesh’s continued roles in three key public sector units.
The court demanded an explanation for appointing a major corruption suspect to the Secretary of Kerala Khadi Board, Managing Director of Kerala State Rudronics, and CEO of Kerala Khadi Workers Welfare Fund Board.
Ratheesh has held these posts for over 11 years, allegedly violating the Companies Act and lacking required vigilance clearances, despite a pending CBI trial.
The petition was filed by activist K.M. Shajahan, prompting the court to order a response within four weeks.
The case highlights concerns over appointing officials facing serious corruption charges to sensitive public institutions.
- Who
- Dr KA Ratheesh, K.M. Shajahan, Kerala High Court
- What
- Court questioned the continued appointments of Ratheesh to three public sector positions
- When
- July 30, 2024
- Where
- Kerala High Court, Kerala
- Why
- Ratheesh is the prime accused in a ₹600 crore cashew import scam and faces a pending CBI trial
- Court
- Kerala High Court
- Accused
- Dr KA Ratheesh
- Case
- ₹600 crore Cashew Development Corporation scam
- Positions
- Secretary of Kerala Khadi Board, Managing Director of Kerala State Rudronics, CEO of Kerala Khadi Workers Welfare Fund Board
- Petition filed by
- K.M. Shajahan
- Response deadline
- 4 weeks
