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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis urges governor to probe current and former MPSC chiefs
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 07:01 AM
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Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has written to Maharashtra Governor requesting a probe into the conduct of the sitting and former heads of the state Public Service Commission.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis sent a formal request to Governor Ramesh Bais, asking the constitutional head to order an inquiry into the actions of both the incumbent and former chiefs of the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC). The CM said the probe is necessary to examine alleged irregularities in the commission's functioning and to restore public confidence in the recruitment process.
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission, a constitutional body responsible for conducting state-level examinations and selections, has come under scrutiny following reports of procedural lapses. While the specific allegations were not detailed in the CM's communication, the request signals a political move to ensure transparency.
Governor Bais has not yet publicly responded to the chief minister's letter. The matter is expected to be discussed in the upcoming meeting between the two officials, and any decision will likely be communicated through official channels.
If the governor orders the investigation, it could lead to a detailed audit of the commission's recent activities and possibly the formation of a special committee to examine the conduct of the former and current chiefs.
The development adds to ongoing debates about the autonomy and accountability of state recruitment bodies in India.
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission, a constitutional body responsible for conducting state-level examinations and selections, has come under scrutiny following reports of procedural lapses. While the specific allegations were not detailed in the CM's communication, the request signals a political move to ensure transparency.
Governor Bais has not yet publicly responded to the chief minister's letter. The matter is expected to be discussed in the upcoming meeting between the two officials, and any decision will likely be communicated through official channels.
If the governor orders the investigation, it could lead to a detailed audit of the commission's recent activities and possibly the formation of a special committee to examine the conduct of the former and current chiefs.
The development adds to ongoing debates about the autonomy and accountability of state recruitment bodies in India.