Question : EXAMINATION BY RAILWAY RECRUITMENT BOARD

(a) whether lakhs of candidates were deprived of taking examination for recruitment to the Group `D` posts in the Railways recently and only fifteen per cent candidates out of five lakh candidates from Delhi were allowed to take the said examination;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;

(c) whether the Railways have received complaints in regard to irregularities in issuance of admit cards and other irregularities committed by Lajpat Nagar Railway Recruitment Board;

(d) if so, whether any enquiry has been conducted in this regard;

(e) if so, the details and the outcome thereof; and

(f) the action against the officials found guilty?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI R. VELU)

(a) No, Sir.

(b) Does not arise.

(c) No, Sir. All Admit Cards were dispatched well in time. Dates were notified in Newspapers and on Railway Websites for candidates who `aad not received their admit cards to collect duplicate from Railway Office. It was also advertised in the newspapers that if the candidates have any complaint regarding discrepancies/deficiencies in the admit cards, they can write to/submit their complaint/appear in person in Railway Recruitment Cell. Duplicate Admit Cards were issued by the Railway to the candidates who represented.

(d) to (f) Do not arise.