The controversy surrounding the recruitment of more than 250 employees under the ADC administration has taken a serious turn, with the High Court directing the administration to immediately stop the payment of salaries and allowances to 15 employees involved in the case.
The development comes amid allegations of irregularities and nepotism in the recruitment process. The appointments had reportedly come under scrutiny over questions regarding their legal validity and the absence of approval from the Finance Department.
The issue gained further attention ahead of the hill council elections, with allegations being raised against the *Motha*-led ADC administration. Job aspirants who claimed they were denied employment despite being qualified subsequently approached the High Court. Two Public Interest Litigations (PILs) were filed in connection with the alleged recruitment irregularities.
Following the court's earlier notice, the ADC administration submitted its affidavit before the Court today. A total of 15 individuals have been named as parties in the proceedings.
However, the Division Bench reportedly expressed strong dissatisfaction with the contents of the affidavit submitted by the administration. Faced with the Court's observations, the administration sought permission to submit a fresh affidavit.
The Division Bench rejected the request and directed the administration to immediately stop payment of salaries and allowances to the 15 recruited employees involved in the case. The order will remain in force until further directions from the Court.
During the preliminary consideration of the matter, the Bench reportedly observed that the administration's affidavit raised serious concerns regarding the recruitment process, including indications of corruption and irregularities.
The case has therefore emerged as a significant development for job aspirants and employees connected with the disputed recruitment. The proceedings could also have wider implications for the recruitment procedures followed by the ADC administration.
The next hearing has been scheduled for September 1st, before the Division Bench comprising Chief Justice M.S. Ramachandra Rao and Justice Biswajit Palit.
The matter remains sub judice, and the allegations concerning corruption, nepotism and unlawful recruitment will ultimately be determined through the judicial process.
