Guwahati, July 29: In a significant verdict, the Court of Special Judge, Assam, has sentenced Rakesh Paul, the former chairman of the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC), to 14 years in prison and imposed a fine of Rs. 2 lakh for his role in the APSC cash-for-job scam.
Two former APSC members, Basanta Kumar Doley and Samedur Rahman, have been sentenced to 10-year jail terms for their involvement in the scam. Additionally, 29 candidates who paid bribes to secure Agricultural Development Officer (ADO) jobs in 2014 have been awarded 4 years of imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 10,000.
The scam involved irregularities in the selection process for ADO positions advertised in 2013, with candidates allegedly paying bribes to secure positions in the combined competitive exam 2013 and 2014. A total of 32 people, including Rakesh Paul, APSC members, and candidates, were convicted, while 11 others were acquitted.
