HC asks Haryana to detail experience of young HCS officer posted as HSSC secy
The court had earlier asked the state govt to appoint an experienced person to the post.
The court granted two weeks to the counsel of the Haryana govt to get instructions about the experience of the new incumbent, with respect to conducting exams like the controller of examination (CoE) of any state university. Justice Harkesh Manuja passed these orders while hearing a contempt petition filed by one Dhana Ram.
During the hearing on Aug 4, the state counsel referred to an office order dated Aug 3, issued by the secretary, Haryana, whereby Garg was posted as secretary, HSSC, as well as controller of examination, HSSC.
The court observed that the order dated May 31, 2024, passed by the court, showed that a direction was issued to the chief secretary, Haryana, to take steps to appoint a suitable candidate as secretary of the HSSC, who was experienced in conducting exams as the controller of examination of a state university.
The relevant portion of the May order read: "Keeping in view our finding relating to conducting of examination without declaring the result of CET finally by the commission, we direct the chief secretary, Haryana, to take steps to appoint a suitable candidate having experience of conducting examinations as secretary of the Haryana Staff Selection Commission like the controller of examination of any state universities.
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The next hearing is scheduled for Aug 20.
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