Promotions in Employment Department Flagged: Investigating DPC Irregularities
Flawed DPCs Raise Concerns in Employment Department
The employment department has found itself in deep waters due to accusations surrounding incorrect departmental promotion committees (DPCs) and promotions in 2023.
Issues Arising from the DPCs
A representation submitted to key officials, including the Chief Minister and the secretaries of the personnel department and employment department, details serious irregularities. Two promotions within the year were marred by mistakes, with previously pending DPCs for two decades causing further complications.
- The DPCs held earlier this year faced major objections.
- Document tampering led to incorrect promotions for several officers.
- Despite advisories from the personnel department, no corrective actions were taken.
Failure to Act on Recommendations
While the personnel department deemed the promotions erroneous, the employment department proceeded with another DPC in September without addressing earlier concerns.
- The August 24 guidance was ignored.
- Further DPCs should be put on hold until comprehensive reviews are conducted.
- Accountability for past irregularities is essential.
As the October 31 directive calls for urgent reviews, the integrity of the employment department remains under significant scrutiny.
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