Madras High Court Scraps Jobs for Karur Stampede Victims' Families
The Madras High Court has struck down the Tamil Nadu government's order granting compassionate jobs to the families of victims from the Karur stampede. This decision overturns a previous directive regarding employment for those affected by the tragedy.
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'Could open floodgates': Why HC quashed Vijay govt jobs for kin of Karur stampede victims
The Madras High Court's Madurai Bench recently invalidated the allocation of government jobs to the relatives of victims from the Karur stampede. The ruling highlighted concerns over constitutional principles of equality and the right to equal opportunity in public service. The court pointed out that current waiting lists for compassionate appointments had been ignored.
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By Arun Janardhanan
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At least 41 people were killed in the Karur stampede during a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) rally in September last year.
Read full article →Vijay's Order On Jobs For Karur Stampede Victims Cancelled By Madras High Court
Earlier this month, Chief Minister Vijay visited Karur and participated in a series of government and party programmes, including the distribution of compassionate government job appointment orders to the families of victims of the Karur stampede.
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