Archive · 23 May 2025
Cabinet Won't Prosecute Ex-KPSC Officials in 2011 Recruitment Case
The Karnataka Cabinet decided not to pursue legal action against the former head and members of the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC).
This decision concerns allegations of wrongdoing in the 2011 recruitment of gazetted officers, which sparked protests at the time.
A probe found possible issues in the selection process.
However, since the officials have retired, the Cabinet chose to close the matter.
The Cabinet also made other decisions, like upgrading hospitals and municipal councils.
The Karnataka Cabinet decided against prosecuting former KPSC officials.
The decision relates to alleged irregularities in 2011 recruitment.
The CID found evidence of procedural violations.
Prosecution required sanction from constitutional authorities.
The Cabinet decided against prosecution due to retirement.
- Who
- The Karnataka Cabinet, former KPSC chairman Gonal Bheemappa, and nine other members.
- What
- The Karnataka Cabinet decided not to seek sanction to prosecute the former KPSC chairman and members for recruitment irregularities.
- When
- Thursday, May 23, 2025
- Where
- Karnataka
- Why
- The Cabinet decided against prosecution because the former chairman and members had retired from service.
- Event
- Cabinet decision on KPSC prosecution
- Date of Decision
- May 23, 2025
- Officials involved
- Former KPSC chairman Gonal Bheemappa and nine members
- Allegations
- Irregularities in 2011 recruitment
- Cabinet's Decision
- Not to seek prosecution
- Reason for Decision
- Retirement of former chairman and members