<p>"Thomas was appointed on basis of documents.. There is no question of misleading anyone," Chavan said in his statement in the Legislative Assembly. "Kerala Government gave a letter on December 2, 2008," Chavan said. Three names were recommended, including that of Thomas, he said.<br /><br />Thomas was chief secretary of Government of Kerala in 2007. Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) had suggested three names - two retired officers and one serving - for the post of CVC.<br /><br />Opposition has been holding Chavan responsible for the fiasco over the appointment of Thomas as the CVC and demanding his resignation on the issue.</p>
<p>"Thomas was appointed on basis of documents.. There is no question of misleading anyone," Chavan said in his statement in the Legislative Assembly. "Kerala Government gave a letter on December 2, 2008," Chavan said. Three names were recommended, including that of Thomas, he said.<br /><br />Thomas was chief secretary of Government of Kerala in 2007. Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) had suggested three names - two retired officers and one serving - for the post of CVC.<br /><br />Opposition has been holding Chavan responsible for the fiasco over the appointment of Thomas as the CVC and demanding his resignation on the issue.</p>