Stating that there is a need to overhaul Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC), Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on March 24 said that he had already spoken to the KPSC chairman and DPAR officials in this regard.
"Over the years, KPSC has weakened. Time bound appointments have not been possible. Litigations crop up after the final examination or interview. KPSC requires overhaul," the Chief Minister informed Legislative Council in response to a question from Congress member S. Ravi. " Discussions have happened and we will strengthen it."
To another question posed by Congress member Nazeer Ahmed regarding providing answer script to candidates along with marks awarded, he said that the matter was currently in the High Court. When his attention was drawn to multiple court directions that have asked public service commissions to give answer script, Mr. Bommai said that a Supreme Court ruling in case related to UPSC stated that answer scripts need not be given. He said that he will study the matter before taking a decision.