Karnataka High Court admits Governor's appeal on KPSC chairperson suspension
Karnataka HC issues notice to suspended KPSC chairperson on Governor's appeal challenging ruling that Cabinet advice is mandatory for suspension.
The High Court of Karnataka has admitted an appeal filed by the Special Secretary to the Governor, challenging a recent single-judge ruling concerning the suspension of the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) chairperson. The court has issued notice to the suspended chairperson, Shivashankarappa S. Sahukar, in connection with the appeal.
The appeal contests the single-judge's decision that the Governor cannot suspend the KPSC chairperson without the aid and advice of the state Council of Ministers, even in urgent circumstances. The earlier ruling also held that post-facto approval from the Council for such a suspension would be invalid.
With the court now examining the Governor's appeal, the legal question of the extent of the Governor's discretionary powers in this specific context will be scrutinised. The notice issued to Mr. Sahukar marks the next procedural step in the legal challenge, which will determine the validity of the suspension order and the interpretation of the constitutional provisions involved.