Deadline Extended for Submitting Statements in Maharashtra PSC Exam Irregularities Investigation

Mumbai, November 13 (Daily Kiran) : The Maharashtra government has announced an extension for individuals to submit statements regarding irregularities in the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) examinations. The new deadline is now set for November 23.

This extension allows candidates, students, and other concerned individuals to provide their statements to the inquiry commission investigating various discrepancies in nine competitive exams conducted by the MPSC. These issues include instances of question paper leaks and answer key leaks.

Initially, the deadline was November 16, but it has been pushed back to accommodate the Diwali holidays and other breaks. The commission has requested that all statements be submitted in a prescribed affidavit format, either in Marathi or English. Along with their statements, individuals must attach a copy of a valid ID and self-attested copies of relevant documents. Additionally, notarized affidavits and copies of statements and supporting documents must also be sent via email.

Tukaram Mundhe, the member-secretary of the inquiry commission, urged all relevant parties to submit their affidavits and statements within the new deadline, emphasizing that any submissions received after November 23 will not be accepted.

In a related development, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has made significant progress in the MPSC drug inspector recruitment exam paper leak case, arresting 13 individuals so far. The investigation has revealed that some accused exploited their positions to breach the confidentiality and fairness of the MPSC exams, allegedly selling copies of question papers illegally for financial gain.