G T Chandrashekharappa has been appointed as a member of Karnataka Public Service Commission in a newly created post, says an official press release.
Sources said, the post was reserved for ST category. But the coalition Government has appointed Mr Chandrashekharappa, who belongs to Nayaka community. It is learnt that T N Chaturvedi, who was still the Governor on Monday, cleared this proposal following CM’s recommendation. As per the agreement, the post belonged to the BJP. When contacted, DyCM Yediyurappa said he is not aware of the appointment.