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Court quashes Eastern Province animal health director appointment
A Kalmunai High Court judge has invalidated the appointment of a Provincial Director of Animal Production and Health made by the Eastern Provincial Council's Public Service Commission. The decision came following a legal challenge by a veterinary officer.
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Justice A. Judeson issued the order quashing the appointment to the post of Provincial Director of Animal Production and Health, which had been made by the Public Service Commission of the Eastern Provincial Council.
The petition challenging the appointment was filed by Dr. M. A. Nadheer, a veterinary officer. The court found merit in the grounds presented in the petition, leading to the annulment of the controversial appointment.
The case highlights ongoing concerns regarding the appointment procedures within provincial administrative structures and the role of professional bodies in recruitment decisions affecting specialized government positions.
The ruling is expected to necessitate a fresh recruitment process for the position by the Eastern Provincial Council's Public Service Commission, ensuring compliance with established procedures and legal requirements.