Opposition leader and DMK working president M.K. Stalin on Sunday urged Governor Banwarilal Purohit to quash the appointment of K. Srinivasan as the Assembly Secretary, alleging nepotism in his elevation to the post. Truly capable officials were brushed aside, Mr. Stalin alleged.
The DMK leader said Mr. Srinivasan was legally mandated to receive promotion only up to the post of Additional Secretary by virtue of his being part of the general administrative section of the Assembly. “The cascade of multiple promotions, which has now resulted in this appointment, is against natural justice,” he added.
Stating that one could not break the rule of law to satisfy the personal whims of the Speaker, Mr. Stalin said, “Unlawful appointments of this nature will scuttle administration and tarnish the image [of the authorities].”
