Editor,
In response to the advertisement Dated March 1, 2010 published by the Government through the District Selection Centre (DSC) East Khasi Hills District for recruitments and appointments for the vacant Grade IV posts, 331 Candidates were declared successful out of which 122 were absorbed in different Departments of the State Government in East Khasi Hills, while the remaining 209 Candidates are left without any appointments. Their candidature lapsed within one year.
The petition for extension of the validity of the list of successful Grade IV candidates dated September 28, 2011 was placed before the members of the DSC and a unanimous decision was taken for consideration by the DSC, but, surprisingly the recommendation of extension of the merit list of Grade IV candidates was rejected by the Personnel Departments of the Government citing the Supreme Court of India Order dated January 27, 2012 which states that…….”An Authority cannot make appointments beyond the number of posts advertised even where a large number of posts were available besides those advertised……….”
In our case, no number of posts was mentioned in the advertisement. In view of non-specification of the number of vacant posts in the advertisement published by the Government all the Grade IV posts are deemed to have been covered under the said advertisement or else no appointments can be made at all. Moreover through the RTI finding at present there are more than 200 posts which are still lying vacant and unfilled by the Government. More information yet to be received from various Departments of East Khasi Hills District.
We the aggrieved candidates been intentionally discriminated in not being appointed despite the existing vacancies. Besides, many vacant posts are being filled up through back- door appointments like officiating, temporary and ad-hoc appointments. At the same time the merit list is being allowed to lapse intentionally despite the presence a huge number of vacant posts. Further, after many protests and agitations by the Association of Qualified Grade IV 2011 the Government remained adamant and is still keeping mum over the matter concerning the demand of the Grade IV Association. No clarification was given either by the Chief Minister, the Chief Secretary or any Government officials on behalf of the Government decision.
We want the public to know and understand our plight.
Yours etc.,.
Name withheld on request
Over-confident Congress
Editor,
There is a saying, “Do not count your chickens before they are hatched.” Hence Congress candidate Prestone Tynsong should reflect before jumping to conclusions. If the Congress Party manages to wins at least 40 seats then we can say that it has the majority but if it has to form a government with the participation of other parties then it will be like pouring new wine in old bottles. Even at the Centre there are speculations within the Congress on whether the election bound states will secure a majority since election is a complex business. We should therefore wait for the results rather than build imaginary castles in the air.
Yours etc.
Dominic S Wankhar
Shillong-3