Kerala PSC Chairperson M.R. Baiju Refuses To Appear Before Crime Branch

Kerala Public Service Commission chairperson <b>M.R. Baiju</b> declined to appear before the Crime Branch Special Investigation Team for questioning on Tuesday. He reiterated his stance that he will only cooperate after the Kerala High Court delivers its order on the petition challenging the ongoing probe. Mr. Baiju received a third notice to appear at the Crime Branch headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram regarding alleged irregularities in examinations for senior posts in the State Planning Board. Although he attended the first round of questioning, he previously refused a subsequent notice issued by the investigators. The Special Investigation Team is expected to bring the matter to the attention of the High Court.