Following the Government’s decision to recall the panel of names submitted to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for the Select List 2024 in the IAS induction, the Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) has called off its ongoing pen down strike and tools down strike.

“The Joint Coordination Committee has deliberated on the issue and have decided to acknowledge the decision of the Cabinet and call off the ongoing Pen Down Strike and Tools Down Strike with immediate effect,” informed the Committee in a circular issued on November 6.

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Earlier on November 6, the Cabinet also decided “to revisit all the decisions taken on the matter so as to arrive at an informed decision regarding the eligibility criteria for induction of Non SCS Into IAS after taking into account the views of all the stakeholders”

The JCC comprising of CANSSEA, FONSESA, NIDA, NSSA and NF&ASA being the stakeholders expressed optimism that the Government will abide by its decision in letter and in spirit and uphold meritocracy.