IMPHAL, October 19: Candidates of the written test conducted in 2013 for recruitment of 221 staff nurses (ANM-200 and GNM-21) by the Directorate of Health Services have made all preparations to launch strong agitations against the failure of the authorities to declare the results of the test till date.
The notification for the recruitment was issued by the then director Health Services Dr A Bijoy Singh on March 13, 2013.
Following the notification, the directorate had conducted the written test for more than 5000 candidates on August 18, 2013.
However, the result of the written test has been left undeclared till date.
On learning that the candidates have made all preparations to launch the agitation, IFP conducted an investigation on the matter.
During the investigation, it was learnt that no one was sure of whether the results will ever be declared or if declared then when.
When IFP tried to contact the principal secretary (Health) Dr J Sureshbabu, the officer was found on leave and out of station.
The director Health Services, Dr O Ibomcha Singh was also found on leave.
However, the IFP managed to talk to one of the two under-secretaries Health Services, who said as of now the government has not cancelled the written test.
However, he was unable to provide more details and asked to inquire the Health Directorate for further details.
At the Health Directorate Office, Lamphel, out of the four additional directors, three joint directors and nine deputy directors meant to be present at the office, the IFP managed to meet only joint director Binata, deputy director (Medical care/ Vehicle) LR Kom and deputy director (Training) Dr Tomcha Khuman.
All the three officers were unable to confirm whether the results will be declared or not.
On the other hand, joint director Binata offered a joint meeting with the director and the concerned deputy director saying that reporting it on the newspaper will bring no solution.
It is also learnt that three candidates of the test had on December 15, 2014 jointly filed a petition to the High Court of Manipur although the case is yet find a legal judgement.
The petitioners had appealed to declare the results of the written test.
Earlier on August 21, 2014, the ANM, GNM Written Test Faced Candidates Association had submitted a memorandum to the health and Family Welfare minister and Health Services Director.
On August 22, 2014, the association submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister demanding declaration of the results.
Again on November 11, 2014, the association had submitted a memorandum to the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare.