Assam Chief Minister Dismisses Reports of Reinstating Tainted Officers

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma clarified recent reports regarding the Gauhati High Court directive in the SC scam. Sarma stated that the court order did not instruct the state government to reinstate the dismissed tainted officers but only asked for issuance of 'non-stigmatic' discharge letters for these individuals to seek future employment opportunities. Sarma emphasized that there was no directive to reinstate the officers and that they were dismissed for unsatisfactory performance. The new discharge letters will be provided to civil, tax, and other service holders. The tainted Assam Police Service officers, who were dismissed before completing their probation period, have been directed by the court to be taken back by the government, with departmental proceedings to be completed within three months. Sarma mentioned that they are evaluating the need to approach the Supreme Court regarding the SC scam. The CM emphasized that the HC order closes all doors for the tainted officers and suggested that some dismissed officers may approach the apex court for further actions as the current order does not assist them in any way. The SC's cash-for-jobs scam came to light in 2016, leading to the arrests of over 70 individuals, including former chairman Rakesh Kumar Paul and 57 civil service officials. This response is generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications.