Violation of merit is one of the main neglected and common practices in government and private sectors ailing life in Balochistan. The appointment criteria are based on nepotism, favouritism, bribes and other personal wishes. The beneficiaries get employment, promotions and other benefits without merit and due process which is inequitable, illegal and unconstitutional, as a result, they are exploiting the fundamental rights of the deserving people. 

 Recently, some posts from MAKRAN MEDICAL COLLEGE TURBAT, starting from BPS-1 to BPS 14 were allegedly sold out in different districts of Balochistan for amazing sums of money due to which deserving candidates lost out. In fact, the health department is such a department where 90 per cent of posts are sold. 

However, the health minister of District Kech has done favouritism and nepotism sold many posts and Violated merit injustice. Generally, this form of corruption penetrates our society at all levels which has a negative impact on the individuals, society and the nation. It is absolutely unfair, unjust, and detrimental to all.

Not only this but also, the merit system has been badly affected by the tribal and political elite. Jobs are provided in violation of merit, depriving deserving people of such opportunities. This dominating behaviour is used to make people more and more dependent on the elite, as those employed in this way are often obligated to repay the favours by crossing legal boundaries.

Accordingly, violation of merit ruins the socioeconomic life of deserving people despite their qualifications and eligibility as they are struggling hard for a better future and to come out from economic hardships. As we know in various government institutions hundreds of employees are incapable and fake degree holders but are getting salaries including all benefits for many years which is definitely a severe violation of merit.

In other words, these beneficiaries use various tricks and tactics like bribe, flattering, misleading and false representation, it is used as a tool to get maximum benefits over others despite one’s eligibility. This attitude could be seen in public and private offices. Obviously, these corrupt practices are one of the major reasons which are not only spoiling the lives of deserving persons but also devastating the nation.

Additionally, they deceive, cheat, manipulate the truth, and make false representations in order to provide superior management with full details about every employee. Actually, they work in the company for their personal gain. Administrators, personal secretaries, assistants, cashiers, and peons are among the people who receive extra benefits from directors in addition to the company's regular salary as a kind of compensation or incentive; under normal circumstances, they would not receive these benefits. As a result, these recipients are abusing the other workers

In the larger interest of the masses, everyone should have to play their role to discourage nepotism and favouritism and make vigorous efforts to follow merit rules with true spirit for the prosperity, development and success of the country and masses as well.

We request that the Commissioner of Makran take prompt action against this issue as soon as possible. 

 

By: Noor Bakhsh Saleem

Turbat