Kerala PSC: SIT to Question All 16 Commission Members in Planning Board Appointment Probe

Thiruvananthapuram, September 10, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing alleged irregularities in the appointment to the Kerala State Planning Board has decided to question all 16 members of the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC), marking the next phase of its investigation.

The questioning is expected to begin next week, with PSC Chairman M.R. Baiju scheduled to appear before the SIT last, according to sources.

The move follows the completion of the first round of the investigation, during which the SIT examined officials associated with the selection and appointment process. Two PSC officials have allegedly been found to have committed lapses, and the SIT has recommended action against them in connection with the case registered over the appointment.

With the decision to question all commission members, investigators are now expected to examine the role of the PSC as a whole in the selection process. The SIT will seek to establish how the decision was taken and whether prescribed procedures were followed.

The appointment had come under scrutiny following allegations of irregularities in the manner in which the candidate was selected through the PSC process. The SIT subsequently examined relevant officials as well as documents and records connected with the appointment.

The first round of questioning reportedly helped investigators identify alleged lapses involving two PSC officials. The next phase is expected to determine whether those lapses were limited to officials directly involved in the process or whether there were wider issues in the commission’s decision-making.

The statements of the 16 members are also expected to be compared with documents and records already collected by the SIT.

The decision to question PSC Chairman M.R. Baiju at the end is significant as the probe now moves towards the highest level of the commission. The SIT’s latest step indicates that investigators are seeking to establish the complete chain of events leading to the controversial appointment.