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Madras High Court Cancels CM Vijay's Job Orders for Karur Stampede Victims
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🗓 27 Jul 2026, 06:12 PM
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The Madras High Court has annulled the government job appointments issued by Chief Minister Vijay for families of victims in the Karur stampede.
The Madras High Court has declared the job appointment orders issued by Chief Minister Vijay for families of the Karur stampede victims null and void. The orders, which were presented as a compassionate measure, had been distributed during a series of government and party programmes in Karur earlier this month.
Chief Minister Vijay visited Karur to participate in the distribution of these government job appointments, aiming to provide relief to the families affected by the tragic stampede. The appointments were intended to offer stable employment opportunities as part of the state's response to the disaster.
The High Court’s decision effectively reverses the CM’s directive, though the court did not disclose the specific grounds for cancellation in the brief notice. The ruling is expected to prompt further discussion on the legality and implementation of such emergency appointments.
Stakeholders, including the families of the victims and local officials, are awaiting further guidance on how the cancellation will affect the promised employment benefits.
Chief Minister Vijay visited Karur to participate in the distribution of these government job appointments, aiming to provide relief to the families affected by the tragic stampede. The appointments were intended to offer stable employment opportunities as part of the state's response to the disaster.
The High Court’s decision effectively reverses the CM’s directive, though the court did not disclose the specific grounds for cancellation in the brief notice. The ruling is expected to prompt further discussion on the legality and implementation of such emergency appointments.
Stakeholders, including the families of the victims and local officials, are awaiting further guidance on how the cancellation will affect the promised employment benefits.