PANJIM: The High Court of Bombay at Goa on Thursday issued notice to Goa Government in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the alleged recruitment scam in Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMCH).
The PIL filed by Shailendra Velingkar has challenged the “illegal and unconstitutional” recruitment for 1,371 posts in multiple categories in the State-run hospital.
The Division Bench, hearing the plea, issued notice to State government, Directorate of Health Services, GMCH and other concern and posted the matter for January 24.
The petitioner had alleged that the recruitment process has flouted all norms of process and carried out in an arbitrary manner and also in secretive manner by not publishing notes, memorandums, results and other details in the public domain. The petitioner also alleged that majority of the selected candidates were from Sattari taluka, represented by Health Minister Vishwajit Rane.
The PIL also challenges the Goa Staff Selection Commission (Amendment) Act, 2021 for it being ultra vires (beyond powers) of the Constitution of India.
“The PIL seeks various reliefs for the public in general against the illegal and discriminatory recruitment drive which has deprived several Goan meritorious students and youth of their rightful claim. The PIL challenges such acts of the Government which has not only deprived deserving candidates of their rights but has also disturbed the spirit of democracy and damaged the social fabric,” it said.
