Tripura Public Service Commission faces backlash over low-scoring medical officers' list

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"Right to appropriate healthcare of citizens comes under the purview of fundamental rights as enshrined under Article 27 of the Constitution of India. If TPSC recommends the names of candidates who secured less than 30 out of 100, it means playing with the life of the citizens of the state, which is not expected from a benevolent organization like TPSC," he observed, reports PTI.

In view of this, the commission is worried about the future prospect of the health services which the state government is obligated to provide to the people, the THRC chief said.

"Considering larger public interest in Tripura, the commission thinks it appropriate to recommend that appointment of those medical officers who secured 30 or less than 30 shall be kept in abeyance until further order," Justice Lodh said in the order passed on August 14.

The commission also sought a report from the Health and Family Welfare Department director and from the TPSS Secretary in this regard. The reports would have to be submitted by August 26.

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