Team Goemkarponn
MARGAO: The recruitment process for Lower Division Clerk (LDC) posts by the Margao Municipal Council (MMC) has come under scrutiny after complaints from candidates and citizens alleging serious irregularities. The Director of Municipal Administration, Brijesh Manerkar, has directed the Chief Officer of MMC to submit an action taken report within three days in response to the complaints.
Candidates and citizens alleged that nearly 50% of eligible applicants were excluded from the written examination held on August 23rd and 24th, 2025, due to lapses in communication regarding admit cards and exam details. They claimed that the examination, conducted internally by MMC without involving the Goa Staff Selection Commission (GSSC), raised questions about impartiality and transparency.
Margao Congress Block Convener Savio Coutinho pointed out specific irregularities, including discrepancies in the number of applicants, lack of government approval for the recruitment, and illegal direct recruitment for the Site Supervisor post, which is meant to be filled by promotion.
The complainants have demanded that the current examination and results be scrapped, a fresh examination conducted under the supervision of GSSC, an independent inquiry into the irregularities, and compensation for candidates affected by the lapses. Coutinho warned that legal remedies would be pursued if the MMC and government fail to act on these demands.
