Chhattisgarh High Court upholds cancellation of departmental exams for State Tax Inspectors due to widespread irregularities, orders fresh recruitment.
The Chhattisgarh High Court has upheld the cancellation of departmental competitive examinations for the recruitment of State Tax Inspectors, citing large-scale irregularities in the selection process. The court’s decision affects over 500 candidates who had appeared in the examination, with the bench directing authorities to conduct a fresh recruitment process adhering to due procedure.
Judicial scrutiny was triggered after allegations surfaced regarding paper leaks, unauthorized access, and procedural lapses during the examination and evaluation phases. The court emphasized the integrity of public recruitment and the duty of administrative bodies to ensure a level playing field.
The ruling reinforces the judiciary’s role in overseeing administrative transparency. Tax departments across states may take note of enhanced scrutiny in internal recruitment exams. Practitioners advising public sector candidates should anticipate stricter adherence to procedural safeguards in future notifications.
