The Supreme Court has issued a stay order on further investigations into alleged illegal appointments within the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), but the termination of 25,000 illegally recruited teachers remains unaffected. The decision, made under the Chief Justice of India’s directive, follows ongoing legal proceedings surrounding the controversial appointments.
No coercive action is to be taken until Monday, indicating a temporary halt to the investigative process pending further judicial review. This comes after the Calcutta High Court ordered a CBI investigation into alleged Group-C and Group-D appointment scams in state-run schools.
During the hearing, the Chief Justice emphasised the need to identify culprits and take action against them. The court ordered a CBI probe into fake appointments of at least 25 Group-D staff and directed the formation of an inquiry committee headed by a DIG rank officer.
The probe agency must submit a preliminary report by December 21. Allegations stem from appointments recommended by the West Bengal Central School Service Commission (WBCSSC) after the panel’s expiry in 2019. Petitioners cited 25 “illegal appointments,” revealing a suspected corruption mechanism within the system.
The court had previously warned of a CBI probe into corruption charges if necessary, and contemplated deploying central forces to safeguard recruitment documents. The case underscores the need for transparency and accountability in public sector appointments.
