AP SC, ST Commission Chairman Karem Sivaji Appointment Set Aside By High Court 

Hyderabad: In a major set back to Andhra Pradesh government, the Hyderabad High Court on Friday set aside the appointment of the State SC, ST Commission Chiarmen Karem Sivaji on the grounds of arbitrariness.

While Sivaji belongs to Mala community and is also Mala Mahanadu president, the appointment was challenged by other groups in SC and ST. The petitioners contested that the state government appointed him arbitrarily without any public notification which is against the Constitutional right to citizens for equality in opportunities.

Admitting the argument, the court suggested that the government should make important appointments only after notifying to the public and inviting all the qualified persons for the position. While setting aside the appointment, the court also refused to allow any appeal in the case as it was already heard for a prolonged period.