Kerala CM flags lack of consultation on PSC chief's removal

Chief Minister VD Satheesan on Wednesday alleged that the former state governor did not consult with the Kerala government before recommending the removal of Public Service Commission (PSC) chairman MR Baiju to President Droupadi Murmu.

The recommendation came after irregularities surfaced in connection with the conduct of recruitment examinations conducted by the PSC. Satheesan's remarks highlight tensions between the state administration and the governor's office over the handling of the administrative action.

The PSC chairman's potential removal has been a matter of significant concern in Kerala's political circles, given the commission's crucial role in conducting competitive examinations for state government positions. The irregularities that prompted the action have drawn scrutiny on the examination process and the oversight mechanisms in place.

The chief minister's statement underscores the state government's position that such consequential administrative decisions involving key institutional positions should involve consultation with the elected state administration rather than being undertaken unilaterally by the governor's office.

The matter is expected to remain a point of contention between the state government and the Raj Bhawan as the situation develops further.