Kerala PSC Seeks Legal Advice Over Crime Branch Summons in Planning Board Exam Scam

The Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) has formally sought legal advice after receiving a summons from the state Crime Branch over alleged irregularities in the Kerala State Planning Board recruitment examination. The summons requires the PSC chairperson and members to appear before investigators to explain their involvement in the alleged scam. In a statement, the PSC said it was reviewing the legal implications before deciding whether to comply with the summons. The case follows a series of investigations into the Planning Board exam that raised questions about the integrity of the recruitment process. The PSC’s decision on whether to attend the Crime Branch hearing is expected to set a precedent for how public service bodies respond to criminal probes.