Pick And Choose Model Won't Work In Lateral Entry, Says Ex-Law Minister
NDTV
In an exclusive interaction with IANS, senior Congress leader Veerappa Moily said that the purpose was to lay down a proper framework for non-partisan and unbiased recruitment of 'people of expertise' into top government positions.
Former Union Law Minister, M Veerappa Moily, on Tuesday acknowledged that the second Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC), chaired by him in 2005 did recommend lateral entry into government services, however, he maintained that the present NDA dispensation was not following the guidelines in letter and spirit.
In an exclusive interaction with IANS, senior Congress leader Veerappa Moily said that the purpose was to lay down a proper framework for non-partisan and unbiased recruitment of 'people of expertise' into top government positions.
Mr Moily's admission on lateral entry into the bureaucracy comes in the wake of the NDA's onslaught on the UPA as the BJP and the Congress are engaged in a bitter battle over 'ignoring' Backward Classes in lateral hiring.
