KOCHI: The Kerala high court on Tuesday set aside an order of Kerala Administrative Tribunal (KAT) to extend the validity of the rank list for appointment of last grade servants under the state government. The rank list was to expire on Wednesday.
A division bench led by justice Alexander Thomas issued the order after considering a petition filed by Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC). It was contended by PSC that the KAT’s interim order goes beyond its powers.
The division bench has the characteristics of a final order and directed that last-grade servant openings in all districts should be reported to PSC. The court also directed KAT to seek the views of PSC on the contentions raised by those in the rank list and dispose the case.
Validity of the rank list was extended until August 4th when it was scheduled to expire on June 29th. PSC had contended that extending the validity of the rank list would affect the chances of new applicants.
Meanwhile, another bench of the high court that was considering cases related to PSC said the attitude of the youth that a government job is a must should change. Such an attitude can only be found in Kerala now, the court said. The attitude is such that somebody with a degree would lose his status if he engages in goat farming and make some money, the bench said.
