Karnataka: Governor suspends KPSC chair over daughter's illegal selection

Karnataka: Governor suspends KPSC chair over daughter's illegal selection

In a historic move, Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has suspended Shivashankarappa S Sahukar, the Chairman of the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC).

The suspension comes amid allegations of misconduct in the illegal selection of his daughter through a KPSC recruitment process.

The governor has recommended an inquiry into these allegations under Article 317(1) of the Constitution.

Allegations of bias in recruitment process

The Governor's Secretariat received complaints alleging that Sahukar facilitated the illegal selection of his two daughters, one as an Industrial Extension Officer and the other as a Junior Engineer (Civil) in the Department of Industries & Commerce, according to reports.

It was alleged that he didn't recuse himself from the recruitment process or disclose a conflict of interest.

One daughter allegedly obtained an income and caste certificate declaring a family income of ₹40,000 to claim OBC reservation benefits.