{
  "id": 16464162,
  "title": "Former Keralam Governor Arlekar recommends President to remove PSC chairperson; Opposition LDF calls move unconstitutional",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/former-keralam-governor-arlekar-recommends-president-to-remove-psc",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T11:17:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/former-keralam-governor-arlekar-recommends-president-to-remove-psc-chairperson-opposition-ldf-calls-move-unconstitutional/article71622992.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Keralam Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has suggested to the President the removal of PSC chairperson M.R. Baiju, sparking controversy. Opposition LDF, led by Pinarayi Vijayan, calls the move unconstitutional, claiming it violates constitutional provisions and abuses power. The Governor's recommendation stems from a Crime Branch investigation into irregularities in the PSC examination for specific posts in the State Planning Board. However, the Kerala High Court notes that prime accused in the case are being spared without questioning. Vijayan argues the move is unlawful, as Article 317 of the Constitution requires a Supreme Court inquiry before the President can remove a PSC chairperson or member. The Governor, he says, lacks constitutional authority to make such a recommendation, as Article 163 states the Governor can only act on the Council of Ministers' advice. Vijayan further warns that the move may undermine the credibility of the entire system and raises concerns about using the PSC for political vendettas.",
  "summary": "A Crime Branch investigation into alleged irregularities in the PSC examination for certain posts in the State Planning Board is currently progressing",
  "key_points": [
    "Former Keralam Governor Arlekar recommends PSC chairperson M.R. Baiju's removal.",
    "Opposition LDF, led by Pinarayi Vijayan, calls the move unconstitutional.",
    "Vijayan argues the recommendation is unlawful without Supreme Court inquiry."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Governor's recommendation to remove the PSC chairperson intensifies a constitutional standoff regarding the limits of executive authority and the procedural requirements for dismissing high-ranking state officials.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}