Northeast Desk, 4th December: The Pan Arunachal Joint Steering Committee (PAJSC) intensifies its pursuit of justice in the APPSC Paper Leakage Scam, expressing dissatisfaction with the government’s recent Status Report. The committee calls for comprehensive measures in a press briefing on December 4.
Observations and Demands:
- Comprehensive Investigation: Immediate, exhaustive investigation into all APPSC officials from 2014 to 2022, with calls for arrests upon discovering discrepancies.
- Enhanced Investigation Resources: Urgent establishment of an Enforcement Directorate office in Itanagar, increased CBI manpower, and a DIG liaison officer for coordination.
- Fast Track Court: Prompt formation of a Fast Track Court for prosecuting those involved in the scam.
- State Administrative Tribunal: Immediate establishment of a State Administrative Tribunal and Grievances Redressal Committee.
- Assets Seizure and Probe Endorsement: Court-monitored probe, asset seizure, and ED office establishment.
- Status of Departmental Enquiries: Demands transparency regarding departmental inquiries against suspended or arrested officials.
- Termination of Officials: Urgent termination based on inquiry outcomes.
- Investigation of Higher Officials: Recommends a court-monitored probe for higher officials above Deputy Secretary rank from 2014-2022.
- Nullification of Exams with Malpractices: Demands nullification of exams involved in malpractices.
Additional Demands and Actions:
- Suspension and Termination of Accused Officials: Immediate suspension and departmental proceedings for officials mentioned by the accused.
- Disclosure of 3 Members Committee Report: Immediate disclosure of the 3 Members Committee Report and a recommended committee for further investigations.
- Suspension of Upcoming Exams and Involvement of UPSC: Suspension of upcoming exams, UPSC endorsement, and a Screening/Search Committee for new APPSC appointments.
- Legislation and Implementation of Whistle Blower Act: Immediate legislation and implementation of the Whistle Blower Act, incorporating PAJSC’s official inputs.
- Justice for Miss MudangYabyang and Streamlining of Selection Criteria for PWD Candidates: Immediate justice for Miss MudangYabyang, streamlining PWD selection criteria.
- Recall of Officials and Guidelines for Cadre Merging: Recall of three officials, guidelines for cadre merging, and fixed tenure for APPSC officials.
Action Taken/Status:
- Administrative Reassignments and Cadre Merging: Reassignment of two officials, proposed cadre merging guidelines.
- Statue of Honesty Construction: Pending NHAI approval for “Statue of Honesty” construction.
- Justice for Miss MudangYabyang and PWD Selection Criteria: Justice for Miss MudangYabyang pending, PWD criteria not initiated.
- Immediate Recall of Officials and Revocation of Suspension Order: Disciplinary proceedings initiated against Shri TechiPuru, suspension reviewed and extended.
- Legislation of Arunachal Pradesh Public Examination Bill, 2023: Draft prepared, incorporation of PAJSC’s views needed.
- Reward for Whistleblower’s Kith and Kin: No existing provisions for rewards, emphasis on Chief Minister’s assurance.
- Recognition and Implementation of “Gyamar Padang State Bravery Award”: Advocacy for a new award, government urged for recognition.
- Financial Compensation for Injured Protestors: Chief Minister assured compensation, release pending.
- Financial Support for Injured Protestors: Requests submitted, medical examinations conducted, relief pending.
- Withdrawal of Charges Against Protestors: Thirteen cases registered, no withdrawal provision, PAJSC urges Chief Minister’s commitment fulfillment.
PAJSC acknowledges actions taken but presses for further government steps, seeking Chief Minister’s intervention by December 12, 2023, for conclusive discussions.
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