Legal recourse for suspected fake caste certificate in Govt job

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The issue raised involves multiple legal aspects, including the procedure for verification of caste certificates, departmental vigilance proceedings, the jurisdiction of the Caste Scrutiny Committee and the permissible scope of RTI applications. The appropriate course of action would depend upon the state concerned, the nature of the alleged irregularity and the available supporting material. A mere suspicion may not be sufficient to initiate action against a government employee, and any disciplinary or criminal proceedings must follow the prescribed procedure and principles of natural justice. I can certainly advise you on the appropriate legal remedies, the preparation of a formal complaint and the relevant RTI strategy. However, this would require a detailed examination of the facts and legal position and would fall within a professional legal consultation. If you wish to proceed, we can take this up as a paid legal assignment.

Advocate Abdullah Akhtar LawRato