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SC upholds Centre’s decision to scrap recruitment of IPS officers via LCE
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the decision of the Central government to scrap the process of recruiting IPS officers through the Limited Competitive Exams (LCE).
A bench of Justice Madan B. Lokur, Justice Kurian Joseph and Justice Deepak Gupta said the government’s decision cannot be termed “arbitrary, discriminatory or capricious” and it was a “reasonable” decision in the facts and circumstances of the case.
Owing to severe shortage of IPS officers, in 2012, the UPA government introduced LCE through which junior-level state police, paramilitary and armed forces officers were supposed to be inducted into the IPS laterally.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) held the exams in 2012 in which approximately 240 candidates appeared and as many as 80 were to be selected through the exams envisaged for two straight years.
The UPSC, however, held back the results citing the numerous litigations challenging the scheme.
The aspirants had approached the apex court seeking a direction to the UPSC to declare the result. They had contended that the declaration of results was first delayed and now the whole scheme is being scuttled at the behest of the IPS lobby, which, they alleged, does not want their “elite service to be diluted”.
However, the Home Ministry intervened in the matter and filed an affidavit stating that a policy decision on the issue has been taken of not inducting LCE aspirants into the IPS, and their induction could lead to litigation from IPS officers recruited directly, as the current seniority structure will be destabilised.
Deciding the case, the bench said it is well settled that merely because a person has been selected it does not give that person an indefeasible right of claiming appointment.
“As far as the present cases are concerned, results have not been declared and even the selection process is not complete. As such, there is no manner of doubt that the petitioners (aspirants) have no enforceable right to claim that the result should be declared or that they should be appointed if found meritorious,” the court said.
The bench said there was no doubt that the decision to scrap the LCE recruitment has been taken in the “larger public interest” and the decision is “definitely not mala fide”.
“It is not actuated by extraneous reasons. It cannot be said that the decision is arbitrary.
“In view of the foregoing reasons, the decision of the government to scrap the process of recruitment to the IPS through the LCE cannot be termed to be arbitrary, discriminatory or capricious. The decision is a reasonable one in the facts and circumstances of the case,” it said while rejecting the pleas of the aspirants.
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.
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