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It appears that, the State is providing financial assistance to candidates who were terminated because of cheating. The State would be obliged to make payment to persons for rendering their service to the State. However, paying gratuitously to people who are either sitting at home or engaged elsewhere, does not appeal to the Court.
“Just as an illegal contract cannot be enforced, similarly a compromise or settlement which is not in the interest of the Society cannot be used to nullify the order passed by the competent authority in compliance of the direction passed by the Court.”
Calcutta High Court detected procedural lapses, including discrepancies in the written exam, absent candidates, and hasty completion of the entire process.
Calcutta High Court emphasized on the importance of a free, fair, and transparent election process for upholding democracy and maintaining the public’s faith in the system.
The Sabhapati (Chairperson) of the Panchayat Sthayee Samity is in custody due to a false criminal case and 6 other members are named in an FIR and are currently evading arrest.
The CBI investigation report stated that “the total seizure and attachment in the case, at present, stands at Rs. 126.70 crore”.