Archive · 21 Jul 2026
KPSC Chairman Suspended Over Nepotism Allegations
The Chairman of the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC), Shivashankarappa S Sahukar, is in trouble for allegedly helping his daughters get jobs by showing fake income certificates.
The Governor of Karnataka recommended suspending him, and the State Cabinet agreed.
The High Court refused to stop the suspension but asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to look into the case.
Some people, including a former lawmaker and students, asked the court to investigate the Chairman for similar cases.
The Governor also asked the President of India to refer the matter to the Supreme Court.
The Chairman's daughter is accused of lying about the family's income to get a job reserved for certain groups.
KPSC Chairman Shivashankarappa S Sahukar suspended over nepotism allegations.
Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot recommended suspension, State Cabinet approved.
High Court refused to stay suspension, issued notice to CBI for investigation.
Petitioners, including expelled BJP MLA and students, sought investigation into Chairman's actions.
Governor recommended matter to Supreme Court under Article 317(1).
- Who
- KPSC Chairman Shivashankarappa S Sahukar, Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, Karnataka High Court, State Cabinet, Expelled BJP MLA Basannagouda Patil Yatnal, and students
- What
- Suspension of KPSC Chairman over nepotism allegations and fraudulent selection of daughters
- When
- Recent events, with the Governor's suspension recommendation and High Court's notice to CBI
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Why
- Allegations of nepotism and fraudulent selection processes by the KPSC Chairman
Government and Governor's Stance
KPSC Chairman's Defense
Suspension and Investigation
Government and Governor's Stance
The Governor and State Cabinet support the suspension of KPSC Chairman Shivashankarappa S Sahukar for alleged nepotism and fraudulent selection of his daughters.
KPSC Chairman's Defense
The Chairman approached the High Court to stay the suspension order, but the court refused to stay the order.
Investigation by CBI
Government and Governor's Stance
The Karnataka High Court issued a notice to the CBI to investigate the case against the Chairman, considering the administrative problems of forming an SIT.
KPSC Chairman's Defense
The Chairman's defense is not explicitly stated, but his approach to the High Court indicates a challenge to the suspension.
- Chairman Suspended
- Shivashankarappa S Sahukar
- Allegations
- Nepotism and fraudulent selection of daughters
- Governor's Action
- Recommended suspension and directed senior member to discharge duties
- High Court's Decision
- Refused to stay suspension, issued notice to CBI
- Cabinet's Stance
- Approved Governor's suspension recommendation
- Petitioners
- Expelled BJP MLA Basannagouda Patil Yatnal and students
- Governor's Recommendation
- Referred matter to Supreme Court under Article 317(1)
- Income Certificate Issue
- Daughter claimed OBC Reservation and Creamy Layer exemption with manipulated income declaration