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Blow to Vijay govt, High Court cancels jobs order for Karur victims' families
India🏛️ PoliticsCenter7 hr. ago

Blow to Vijay govt, High Court cancels jobs order for Karur victims' families

The Madras High Court has canceled the Tamil Nadu government's decision to provide government jobs to the families of those killed in the Karur stampede. This action was taken after the court reviewed a series of public interest litigation (PIL) petitions challenging the appointments. The court emphasized that the stampede is currently under investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), with the Supreme Court overseeing the inquiry. The court previously permitted the Tamil Nadu government to proceed with the appointments but stipulated that they should be temporary until the matter was resolved. The state government defended the appointments, stating they followed established guidelines and questioned the basis of the challenges. However, the court expressed concerns about setting a precedent that might lead to similar demands in other tragic incidents. It suggested alternative forms of support, such as skill development and livelihood assistance, as more sustainable solutions.

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Blow to Vijay govt, High Court cancels jobs order for Karur victims' families

The Madras High Court has canceled the Tamil Nadu government's decision to provide government jobs to the families of those killed in the Karur stampede. This action was taken after the court reviewed a series of public interest litigation (PIL) petitions challenging the appointments. The court emphasized that the stampede is currently under investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), with the Supreme Court overseeing the inquiry. The court previously permitted the Tamil Nadu government to proceed with the appointments but stipulated that they should be temporary until the matter was resolved. The state government defended the appointments, stating they followed established guidelines and questioned the basis of the challenges. However, the court expressed concerns about setting a precedent that might lead to similar demands in other tragic incidents. It suggested alternative forms of support, such as skill development and livelihood assistance, as more sustainable solutions.

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