Governor recommends SC probe against KPSC Chairman, suspends him pending inquiry

As reported by HT earlier, the move, believed to be the first of its kind against a sitting KPSC chairman or member, was taken under Article 317(1) of the Constitution, which deals with the removal of Public Service Commission members.

According to the Governor's Secretariat, complaints alleged that Sahukar used his position to facilitate the selection of his two daughters as industrial extension officers in a recruitment process overseen by the KPSC.

The Secretariat said Sahukar did not recuse himself from the recruitment exercise despite his daughters being applicants. It also alleged that he failed to disclose a potential conflict of interest while presiding over the commission responsible for the appointments.