KPSC chairman suspended for second time by Governor

Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has suspended Karnataka Public Service Commission Chairman Shivashankarappa S. Sahukar for the second time. This follows controversy surrounding recruitment practices. The order is based on Article 317 (2) of the Constitution and the High Court’s ruling on August 18. The Governor has appointed the senior-most member of the KPSC, B. Prabhudev, to act as interim Chairman until further notice.

Sahukar was initially suspended on July 10 for his daughter's false income certificate application. However, the Cabinet approved the suspension later. Sahukar had contested the Governor's order in the High Court, which overturned it and reinstated him. The move comes as the Enforcement Directorate investigates corruption in Veterinary Officer recruitment, searching over 20 locations.