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Maharashtra ends protest after inquiry committee formed

By Drooid · Oct 12, 2026, 10:46 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Maharashtra aspirants ended their 10-day protest after the state formed a five-member inquiry committee on 11 October.
Former Bombay High Court judge Dilip Bhosale chairs the inquiry committee.
IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe serves as the committee secretary.
The government pledged to recruit 70,000 candidates over three years, add Group C seats, and withdraw pending cases against protest leaders.
MPSC chairman Vivek Bhimanwar announced he will take leave until the inquiry is completed.

History

Historical Context

India’s Right to Information Act, passed by Parliament on 11 May 2005 and effective 12 Oct 2005, forced states to reveal recruitment data, prompting Maharashtra to field about 150,000 civil-service RTI applications in its first year and generate 2.5 million requests nationwide. Today the Maharashtra Public Service Commission’s five-member panel, chaired by former Bombay High Court judge Dilip Bhosale, continues that transparency drive amid aspirants’ protests.

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Story summary

Maharashtra aspirants ended their 10-day protest after the state formed a five-member inquiry committee on 11 October.
Former Bombay High Court judge Dilip Bhosale chairs the inquiry committee.
IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe serves as the committee secretary.
The government pledged to recruit 70,000 candidates over three years, add Group C seats, and withdraw pending cases against protest leaders.
MPSC chairman Vivek Bhimanwar announced he will take leave until the inquiry is completed.

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