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IAS vs. IAS Row: Kerala Government Suspends IAS Officers for Misconduct, Says Action is Not Final

Kerala's Law Minister P. Rajeev addressed the situation, clarifying that while the officers had been suspended, the matter is far from resolved
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The Kerala government’s action against IAS officers N. Prashanth (2007 batch) and K. Gopalakrishnan (2013 batch) has sparked significant attention, as both were suspended for actions deemed detrimental to the state’s administration and public image. Industries and Law Minister P. Rajeev addressed the situation, clarifying that while the officers had been suspended, the matter is far from resolved. The next steps would depend on the procedures followed by the government, and both officers could challenge the suspension in the Administrative Tribunal, which would assess whether the government’s actions complied with established rules and regulations.

Officer Prashanth, a Special Secretary in the Agriculture Department, faced suspension after allegedly maligning Additional Chief Secretary Dr. A. Jayathilak (1991-batch IAS officer) on social media. His suspension followed allegations from Jayathilak about missing files related to the Unnathi project and accusations that Prashanth had marked fake attendance while absent from work. In response to the report, Prashanth reportedly launched a social media campaign against Jayathilak and the Mathrubhumi newspaper, which first highlighted the allegations.

On the other hand, Officer Gopalakrishnan, a senior officer in the Industries Department, was suspended for creating a WhatsApp group based on religious identity. His defence—that his phone was hacked—was rejected after a police investigation, which found no evidence of hacking. Despite his claims of being the victim of a cyber attack and that multiple such groups were created without his knowledge, the government took the matter seriously, given the implications of a senior officer involving religion in official communications.

Both cases highlight the challenges of maintaining ethical standards in the bureaucracy, especially when allegations of misconduct involve high-ranking officials. While the immediate actions taken against the officers are clear, the broader question of accountability and the possible legal proceedings through the Administrative Tribunal will likely shape the final resolution of the issue.


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