Crime Branch notice to Kerala PSC chairman to appear for questioning on Tuesday

The Special Investigation Team (SIT), which is probing alleged irregularities in the examinations conducted by the Public Service Commission of Kerala (PSC), ordered chairman MR Baiju to appear for questioning on Tuesday.

The official evaded the summons issued earlier, citing pending proceedings before the Kerala High Court on the PSC’s motion to quash the case.

The new notice was issued in connection with the deficiencies found in the examinations held for the senior positions in the State Planning Board. Investigators are considering further legal action, including charging the PSC chairman and possibly arresting him, the sources said.

In particular, the alleged irregularities in the investigation of the assistant inspector of motor vehicles, which occurred during Mr. Baiju’s tenure as chairman, are also being investigated by the crime branch.

In an investigation by the State Planning Board, an ongoing investigation found that ten questions were left unscored as part of an alleged deliberate move. The SIT collected crucial statements and evidence and the arrest of two persons, including a PSC employee, brought the investigation closer to the commission chairman. PSC Additional Secretary R. Hari and former Deputy Secretary P. Satheesh were arrested in connection with the case.

Published – 09 Nov 2026 20:06 IST