The Karnataka State government confirmed to the High Court, on Thursday, that it is willing to prosecute all accused in the KPSC appointment scam, including the KPSC members. A letter to the President of India will be written, requesting prior-permission in this regard, the High Court was informed.
A Division Bench consisting Justice H G Ramesh and Justice John Michael Cunha heard the appeal filed by social activist T J Abraham requesting the State government to sanction prior -permission to prosecute tainted members of KPSC. State Additional Advocate General Ponnanna clarified to the Bench that a CID inquiry was conducted regarding the KPSC appointment scam and the government is willing to prosecute the tainted KPSC members.
He requested 3 weeks time to write to the President of India and obtain prior-permission. In response the Bench asked if the government is really serious about prosecuting the members and Ponnanna answered in the affirmative. The Bench said it cannot allow 3 weeks of time and asked to clarify on June 15, when the letter to the President of India would be written by the State government and adjourned the case.