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New Indian Express
08-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Telangana High Court reserves orders on Group-1 exam
HYDERABAD: Justice Namavarapu Rajeshwar Rao of the Telangana High Court has reserved orders on nine writ petitions filed by unsuccessful Group-1 aspirants, alleging serious irregularities in the Group-1 Main examination conducted by the Telangana State Public Service Commission (TGPSC). Citing large-scale procedural violations and lack of transparency, the petitioners have sought a judicial probe into the selection process. Appearing for the petitioners, senior advocates G Vidya Sagar, K S Murthy, and B Rachna termed the exam process 'haphazard' and 'marred by massive illegalities'. Vidya Sagar argued that the TGPSC failed to adhere to mandatory statutory procedures by failing to notify each and every procedural aspect, such as rounds of evaluation, moderation methods, or re-evaluation, via a gazette notification. He argued that the TGPSC failed to disclose these critical processes, thereby compromising the transparency and fairness of the examination. Rachna raised concerns over issuance of two hall ticket numbers to individual candidates, causing confusion among those who qualified in the preliminary round. She also alleged that unqualified evaluators assessed the answer scripts written in Telugu, resulting in a low pass percentage of only 18%, in contrast to 30% among English medium candidates. The counsel also alleged that biometric verification was not properly implemented and questioned the TGPSC's claim that CCTV surveillance was centrally monitored, calling it a suspicious and unverified assertion. After hearing the arguments, Justice Namavarapu Rajeshwar Rao has reserved orders.
Hans India
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
HC reserves orders on 9 writs seeking judicial probe into Group-1 exams
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court single bench of Justice Namavarapu Rajeshwar Rao on Monday 'reserved orders' on nine writs filed by unsuccessful candidates, who were unable to get a rank in the Group-1 Main exam, seeking a direction to order a judicial probe into the entire selection process. The judge heard nine writs filed by Parmesh Matta and others. Vidya Sagar, KS Murthy and Rachna, senior counsels argued for the petitioners and sought judicial intervention into the action of the TGPSC in conducting the most coveted Group-1 competitive examination in the most haphazard manner, alleging massive illegalities and in sheer violation of rules. Vidya Sagar contended that the TGPSC had not conducted the exam in a fair and transparent manner because, any constitutional body, which holds a competitive exam, first and foremost, notifies each instruction by way of a Gazette.. unless this process is done, a statutory body cannot hold an exam , but here in this case, the TGPSC didn't speak about three rounds of evaluation, moderation method, re-evaluation, which itself speaks about the haphazard manner of conducting the exam. Rachna, in the last hearing, contended that the TGPSC had informed the court it had grossly erred in issuing two hall-ticket numbers to candidates. This had created confusion among the candidates, who got selected in the Preliminary. Moreover, unqualified evaluators had corrected the answer papers of the candidates, who wrote the exam in 'Telugu medium' because of which there is a huge variation in the pass percentage between the candidates, who appeared in English and Telugu--English medium 30% and Telugu medium 18%. This action of TGPSC was to demean the Telugu candidates. The biometrics system was not properly used… the contention of the TGPSC that all CCTV cameras installed at the exam centres had a centralised surveillance system was a suspecting aspect. Criminal petition filed by CM seeking quash of proceedings in pvt complaint; reserved for orders The HC bench of Justice Kunuru Lakshman on Monday 'reserved orders' on the criminal petition filed by CM A Revanth Reddy, seeking quash of proceedings registered before the Principal Special Judicial First Class Magistrate for Excise Cases, Hyderabad, which emanated from a private complaint filed by Kasam Venkateswarlu, State general secretary, BJP from Nalgonda. Reddy at a public meeting (election campaign-2024) 'Jana Jatara Sabha' on May 5 at Prakasam Stadium, Kothagudem, stated that if the BJP comes to power, it will scrap the SC, ST and BC reservations. During the hearing, T Niranjan Reddy, senior counsel appearing for CM, had vehemently opposed contentions of counsel for the petitioner, contending the complaint filed before the lower court was not maintainable and should be dismissed; Venkateshwarulu was not eligible to file the complaint on ground BJP, being a national party, had not given its consent. The counsel for the petitioner had not furnished any document/ letter received from the top BJP brass, giving consent. There is no official communique/no authorisation from the BJP high command directing Venkateshwarlu to file the complaint. Reddy's speech was purely political; political speeches/ statements cannot be construed as defamatory because delivering a political speech is right to freedom under Article 19, which gives freedom of speech to a citizen. The judge reserved orders while hearing the petition filed by CM seeking quash of proceedings in CC 312/2024 U/s. 499 IPC and Section 125 of the Representation of the People Act, before the PSJFCM for Excise Cases. *Notice issued to State: PIL to protect 2-acre govt land in Hyderguda from encroachment The HC division bench of Acting CJ Sujoy Paul & Justice Renuka Yara on Monday issued notices to the Principal Secretary (revenue), Ranga Reddy district collector, GHMC commissioner, RDO and tahsildar Rajenderanagar, directing them to respond on encroachment of two acres of government land in survey no 7 of Upperpally, Hyderguda, Rajendranagar mandal, RR district and file counters within two weeks. During the hearing, counsel for the petitioner P Sridhar Reddy, president, Erraboda Weaker Section Colony Welfare Association, Rajendranagar, had informed, despite his repeated representations to the collector apprising him of encroachment and constructions on government land, there was no response. He further contended miscreants were raising huge sheds on the land with a motive of knocking away the land illegally. The petitioner further said there was another attempt of encroaching government land of 1,200 square yards in the same survey no by creating forged and fabricated documents. The miscreants had constructed a compound wall with a room, which was also complained to the Revenue officials. All pleadings of the petitioner and others had gone in vain. The judge heard PIL filed by the Erraboda Weaker Section Colony Welfare Association, represented by its president P Sridhar Reddy, Rajendranagar mandal, seeking directions to the Principal Secretary (Revenue), RR collector, RDO and tahsildar, Rajendranagar, and GHMC commissioner to protect the government land from encroachment. Hearing in the case was adjourned by two weeks directing the government to file counter.
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Telangana Public Service Commission defends decision to conduct Group-I Mains before high court, denies any procedural violations
Hyderabad: The Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) on Thursday defended the conduct and evaluation of the Group-I Mains examination, asserting before Justice Namavarapu Rajeshwar Rao of the high court that there was no mala fide intent or violation of statutory procedures, as alleged by the petitioners challenging the examination process. Representing the commission, its counsel argued that the examination was conducted transparently and in strict adherence to established procedures. He urged the court to consider the far-reaching consequences of annulling the examination in the absence of concrete evidence. 'The process was transparent. A significant number of qualified candidates belong to OBC, SC, ST, women, and physically challenged categories. Cancelling the examination on vague and unsubstantiated grounds would deal a severe blow to hundreds of aspirants who have invested years of preparation,' he submitted. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad The commission also informed the court of its intent to file an additional affidavit containing comprehensive details of the training modules, evaluation guidelines, and supporting materials to aid the court in adjudicating the matter. The counsel further stated that the petitioners had failed to make specific or substantiated allegations. 'Except for a solitary writ petition containing a vague assertion, no petitioner has produced credible evidence of malfeasance. There are no claims of mala fides, no breach of statutory rules, and no indication that either the examination centres or the evaluation process was compromised,' he argued. He emphasised that the evaluation was conducted anonymously and randomly, using expert evaluators trained specifically for this exam. He denied allegations of selective evaluation or manipulation in the allotment of answer scripts. Addressing concerns raised about Telugu medium candidates, the commission clarified that evaluators proficient in both English and Telugu were appointed, and hence, the assessment was fair and unbiased. Regarding impersonation concerns, the commission submitted that biometric verification of candidates was conducted and cross-checked with nominal rolls approved by the chief superintendents at the respective centres. The high court is scheduled to continue hearing the matter on Friday.
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Group-1 aspirants urge Telangana high court to cancel exam
HYDERABAD: Telangana Group-I aspirants urged the Telangana high court to cancel the examination and order a judicial inquiry into the entire process in view of the interest of the thousands of eligible and deserving candidates, especially those who appeared for the Mains examination in Telugu medium. "JNTU faculty has been roped in to evaluate the answer scripts of the candidates. It is shocking that technical faculty are evaluating the answer scripts of Group-I aspirants," counsels, appearing for the aspirants, argued before Justice Namavarapu Rajeshwar Rao. "The exam conducted by the TGPSC is no less than the Vyapam scam or the West Bengal teacher recruitment scam," they said. The counsels alleged that candidates from Urdu medium made it to the qualified list despite not clearing the English language test. Citing a recent AP high court order in the AP Group-I examination case, the counsels informed court that exam was cancelled in 2024 after it was found that unqualified persons had evaluated the answer scripts. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad Meanwhile, counsel for the TGSPSC argued that the entire process, including issuing second hall ticket, allotment of centres and evaluation, was done in most fair and transparent manner, leaving no stone unturned to ensure the interests of the candidates were protected.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Group-1 Mains exam: Telangana HC questions use of non-Telugu evaluators
Hyderabad: The high court raised serious concerns over the Telangana Public Service Commission's (TGPSC) decision to appoint evaluators from outside the state for the Group-1 Mains examination, questioning whether they could effectively assess answer scripts written in Telugu. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Posting the matter for further hearing on Tuesday, the court urged the advocates representing the petitioners to expedite their arguments, stressing the urgency of the case as thousands of candidates await a verdict. During the hearing, senior advocate Vidyasagar pointed out discrepancies in the number of qualified candidates announced by TGPSC, casting doubt on the transparency and consistency of the selection process. The court questioned the rationale behind TGPSC appointing evaluators from across the country, many of whom may not be proficient in Telugu. TNN
