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Rajasthan HC Issues 30‑Nov Deadline to Appoint RAS Member in Jodhpur
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jodhpur
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 09:36 AM
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The Rajasthan High Court has directed the state government to appoint a member to the Rajasthan State Civil Service Appellate Authority (RAS) permanent bench in Jodhpur by 30 November, or the Chief Secretary will be compelled to take the post.
The Rajasthan High Court has issued a directive to the state government, mandating the appointment of a member to the Rajasthan State Civil Service Appellate Authority (RAS) permanent bench in Jodhpur by 30 November 2024. The order states that failure to comply will result in the Chief Secretary being appointed to the position. RAS serves as an appellate body for civil service personnel, and the appointment of its members is essential for its functioning.
The court’s notice follows a period of delay in filling the vacancy, which has raised concerns about the authority’s ability to process appeals in a timely manner. By imposing a clear deadline, the High Court aims to ensure that the appellate mechanism remains operational and that civil servants receive fair consideration of their grievances.
The government is now under pressure to act swiftly. If the Chief Secretary is appointed, it would be an unusual move, as the role is typically reserved for senior bureaucrats within the RAS. The High Court’s intervention underscores the importance of maintaining an independent and efficient appellate system within the state’s civil service framework.
The court’s notice follows a period of delay in filling the vacancy, which has raised concerns about the authority’s ability to process appeals in a timely manner. By imposing a clear deadline, the High Court aims to ensure that the appellate mechanism remains operational and that civil servants receive fair consideration of their grievances.
The government is now under pressure to act swiftly. If the Chief Secretary is appointed, it would be an unusual move, as the role is typically reserved for senior bureaucrats within the RAS. The High Court’s intervention underscores the importance of maintaining an independent and efficient appellate system within the state’s civil service framework.