UPSC vs CAT: Legal Battle Erupts Over West Bengal DGP Appointment

• The UPSC has challenged a CAT interim order in the Delhi High Court regarding the West Bengal DGP appointment.
• UPSC argues CAT's order grants final relief prematurely and violates Supreme Court guidelines on police appointments.
• CAT directed UPSC to form an Empanelment Committee and recommend candidates to the State Government by specific deadlines.
• The dispute impacts the appointment of the next DGP, as Acting DGP Rajeev Kumar and other senior IPS officers are set to retire.
• The controversy began after IPS officer Rajesh Kumar approached CAT, alleging unfair consideration for the DGP post.

Why It Matters: A legal battle between UPSC and CAT is delaying the appointment of West Bengal's next DGP.