Nagaland uncovers 22 illegal appointments made during recruitment ban

The Nagaland administration announced that an audit has revealed 22 appointments that were processed in violation of a recruitment freeze imposed earlier this year. The recruitment ban, announced by the state government to curb irregularities and control expenditure, barred all new hires across departments until further notice. Yet the audit found that the appointments were made through departmental orders that bypassed the ban. Officials said the matter is now being referred to the state's anti-corruption agency for investigation, and that the appointed individuals may face reversal of their posts pending the outcome. The government has urged other departments to review their hiring records and comply strictly with the ban, emphasizing its commitment to transparent recruitment.