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Time of India
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
TN police ranks to see sea change as SC sets right anomalies
Chennai: The mid-level police hierarchy – from sub-inspectors up to promotee superintendents of police – in Tamil Nadu is set to undergo a massive change, as Supreme Court has set a 60-day ultimatum for the state to recast ranks of sub-inspectors recruited since the year 1995, only on the basis of their TNUSRB exam marks. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now More than 6,000 ranks in these segments will be impacted by the verdict. As of now, after candidates are selected through the TNUSRB examination, the department re-fixes their seniority based on performance in the exam held at the end of their one-year training at the police training college. Also, all promotions are always 'temporary', and regular promotions with a mandatory period of probation are seldom given. The SC order, delivered on May 1 by a division bench of Justice B V Nagarathna and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma has put an end to these accumulated anomalies. "This court is of the considered opinion that all seniority list(s) right from 1995 deserve to be re-cast by assigning proper seniority to the candidates who have been appointed from the open market as well as from in-service candidates solely on the basis of ranks assigned to the selected candidates by the appointing authority on the basis of marks obtained by them in the examination on the basis of which they have been selected and appointed to the post of sub-inspector of police. There is no other process which can be followed in the present case," ruled the bench. The bench traced how on three occasions – July 1995, Oct 1996 and June 2009 – govt issued GOs envisaging 20% quota in sub-inspector vacancies for in-service candidates promoted from the ranks of constables. The govt had also taken a policy decision to keep the in-service quota candidates above the directly recruited SIs in seniority list. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Though not notified, successive govts recruited SIs, included in-service candidates under the 20% quota and also kept them at the top of the seniority list, irrespective of their marks. After the govt notified it in 2017, the matter was dragged to Madras high court, which upheld its validity on Nov 21, 2017. On May 1, however, the apex court reversed the order citing the test case of topper R Ranjith Singh, who had secured 79.1 marks, and Santhakumari, an in-service candidate who secured 69.27 marks. As per the impugned rules, Santhakumari was placed over and above every other candidate, including Ranjith Singh in the seniority list. Disapproving of the policy which undermined recruitment exam's rank list, the apex court quashed the amended rule and said that the govt shall issue a fresh gradation list solely on basis of marks obtained by candidates in the examination by which they were recruited to the services. "The exercise of recasting and issuance of revised gradation list will be positively concluded within a period of 60 days from today," it added. Noting that the state shall not revert any officer promoted on the basis of the seniority list already issued since 1995, the bench said the govt shall not issue any promotion order in respect of departmental candidates till the revised seniority list is issued. In case the direct recruits are found fit for promotion to the next higher post, they will be entitled for notional promotion, fixation of seniority and all other consequential benefits except back wages on grant of promotion to the next higher post.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
CM seeks legals ways to restore govt job reservations for tribals
Vijayawada: Chief minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on Monday stated that govt is committed to providing 100% reservation for local tribals in govt jobs in agency areas. As GO-3 , intended to give govt jobs to only local tribals in agency areas, was struck down by the Supreme Court after judicial review, Naidu held a review meeting with the officials to explore possibilities of extending the benefits to tribals by complying with the apex court various GOs issued by the TDP govts in 1986 and 2000, Naidu said that according to the GO issued in 1986, they provided 100% reservation for local tribals in teacher posts in the agency. Due to legal complications following the increased percentage of women's reservations, GO-3 was issued in 2000. More than 4,626 teacher jobs were secured for tribals in the agency area. However, the petitions filed challenging GO-3 in 2002 were decided in 2020 by the apex court, cancelling the GO. Naidu observed that the previous YSRCP govt should have filed a review petition in the interest of tribals, but they chose to ignore the chief minister promised tribals in the run-up to elections that the benefits given as per GO-3 would be restored legally, complying with the Supreme Court judgement. He directed the officials to explore possibilities to extend the benefits to the tribals. The officials proposed three options for restoring the benefits of first option is to provide 100% reservation for local tribals in agency areas, the second is to give reservations based on their population proportion, and the third, as suggested by the Supreme Court, is to provide reservations for local tribals without exceeding 50% and ensuring their rights. However, Naidu stated, "We are committed to fully upholding tribal rights in tribal areas. We are determined to restore the benefits of GO-3 or ensure justice for tribals at the same level as promised during elections. We must consult constitutional and legal experts at the national level on this matter."
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
HC directs DGP to implement GO sanctioning weekly off to cops
Madurai: on Monday directed the director general of police (DGP) to ensure the proper and effective implementation of the 2021 govt order (GO) sanctioning a one-day weekly off for head constables and constables. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Justice Battu Devanand made it clear that any future violation of this directive would necessarily invite the initiation of proceedings against the officers concerned under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, read with Article 215 of the Constitution. The court was hearing a petition filed by M Senthil Kumar, a head constable at Austinpatti police station in Madurai district. He stated that GOs were passed in 2021 and 2022, sanctioning one-day weekly off for police personnel, but they were not implemented. Hence, he moved court. The state submitted that the petitioner is raising the grievances of other police personnel for their benefit and, as such, the present petition should be treated as a petition filed as public interest litigation. However, justice Battu Devanand noted that the petitioner was denied a weekly off on several occasions contrary to the GOs. The petitioner attempted to demonstrate the difficulties faced by all police personnel. Therefore, it cannot be construed that the petitioner filed this petition as public interest litigation. "There is no association for police personnel working in the state of Tamil Nadu to enable them to represent their grievances to the state govt or the concerned authorities. It is also an admitted fact that in neighbouring states, police personnel have their associations. In such a factual situation, the authorities cannot expect that every police personnel has to approach the court by filing separate petitions seeking to extend the benefit of a weekly off provided by the state govt by amending the police standing orders. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Under such circumstances, filing this petition to bring the difficulties of the petitioner himself before the court and at the same time his attempt to bring the difficulties of all the police personnel working in the state cannot be faulted," the judge observed. The judge observed that the aim and objective behind the announcement made by the Tamil Nadu chief minister (CM) to grant a weekly off to police personnel is to take care of their health condition and it would be helpful for them to spend some time with their family members to come out from work tension and stress. The decision of the CM is very much laudable. "But the GOs issued based on the announcement of the CM are not being implemented effectively and properly. Due to the inaction of the authorities, the aim and object for amending police standing orders for a weekly off is being defeated and police personnel are not able to enjoy the fruits of the policy decision of the state govt," the judge observed. The petitioner only seeks the effective and proper implementation of the orders issued by the govt to extend the benefit of a weekly off to the police personnel. The request made by the petitioner is reasonable, and he is entitled to relief, the judge observed.
United News of India
27-04-2025
- United News of India
Central Railway enhances security measures at Pune Division to counter emerging threats
Pune, Apr 27 (UNI) Pune Division, Central Railway, has strengthened its security arrangements, including with deployment of dog squads and regular surprise checks, in response to emerging security threats to ensure the safety and security of passengers, assets, and railway premises. A series of intensified security steps have been undertaken across the division, especially focusing on Pune station, which has been identified as a sensitive location. Pune Station has been declared a sensitive station, and one additional Inspector has been deployed in the evening shift to enhance monitoring and quick response. Regular surprise checks are being conducted by Gazetted Officers (GOs) across sensitive areas, said a release today. CCTV surveillance is being minutely monitored on a continuous basis to ensure real-time observation. Coordination meetings are regularly conducted with GRP (Government Railway Police) officials to ensure seamless joint operations. Anti-sabotage checks are being intensified with the help of dog squads. All shift in-charges, duty officers, and staff deployed at the circulating areas have been instructed to carry arms while on duty. Additional random checking is being carried out to ensure alertness in and around station premises. All staff members have been briefed to remain ready and capable of assembling within a short time whenever required. Two barracks at Tadiwala Road, Pune, each with a capacity of around 30 beds, are available to accommodate reserve staff for emergency deployment. A reserve company of 30 staff is stationed, the release added. A list of nearby-staying staff with their phone numbers has been made available at the DSCR (Duty Station Control Room) Pune for quick mobilization. An emergency WhatsApp group has been created for rapid information dissemination among key security personnel. An armed patrol party comprising one officer and two staff is deployed in each shift at Pune Station to patrol mainly the platform areas. Around 24 important trains are being escorted over Pune Division to ensure onboard passenger safety, said the release. UNI SP RN
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Time of India
Madras HC reserves orders on plea to implement GOs providing weekly off to police personnel
Madurai: Madras high court on Wednesday reserved orders on a plea moved by a policeman seeking the implementation of two GOs, which provide one day of compulsory weekly off to police sub-inspectors, head constables, and constables across the state. Pursuant to the earlier direction, the director general of police (DGP) submitted a report before the court stating that the GOs sanctioning weekly off was being implemented. The state submitted that the petitioner was also granted weekly off whenever he sought the same. During the course of the hearing on Wednesday, justice Battu Devanand called upon a few policemen who were present before the court and inquired if they are granted weekly off as per the GOs. After elaborately hearing the submissions of the state and the petitioner's counsel, the judge reserved orders in the case. The court was hearing a petition filed by M Senthil Kumar , a head constable of Austinpatti police station in Madurai district. The petitioner stated that police personnel have to discharge their duty round the clock on all days of the week. Since the personnel are performing duty without any rest physically and mentally, they are under a lot of stress and are unable to spend time with their families. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo He stated that a GO was passed in 2021, sanctioning one day weekly off to the police personnel up to the rank of head constable in order to take care of their health and to spend time with their family members. Accepting the same, the DGP also issued a communication to all the police personnel. In 2022, another GO was passed sanctioning one day weekly off to police personnel up to the rank of special sub-inspectors of police and sub-inspectors. The petitioner stated that the GOs have not come into effect so far. He stated that he was denied weekly off on many occasions. Hence, the petitioner moved court seeking implementation of the GOs.
