Over 500 candidates affected as Chhattisgarh High Court upholds cancellation of State Tax Inspector exams citing large-scale irregularities, orders fresh recruitment.
Chhattisgarh HC Upholds Cancellation of Tax Inspector Recruitment
The Chhattisgarh High Court has upheld the cancellation of Departmental Competitive Examinations for State Tax Inspectors, affecting over 500 candidates. The recruitment process was scrapped due to widespread irregularities, including alleged paper leaks and procedural lapses during administration.
The Court found that the integrity of the selection process had been compromised, rendering the results untrustworthy. It endorsed the state’s decision to annul the examination and directed the re-conduct of the recruitment exercise in a manner compliant with service rules and principles of fair competition.
The judgment underscores judicial scrutiny over public employment processes, especially where transparency is in question. The order mandates strict adherence to standard operating procedures in future exams and may require third-party oversight. Candidates must now await notification for the fresh recruitment cycle.
