Existing rules allow termination of govt staff for giving fake certificate to secure job: Centre

The Rajya Sabha was informed that fake caste certificates used to gain government jobs can lead to dismissal. Union Minister Jitendra Singh highlighted procedures for verifying these certificates. The recent case of Puja Khedkar, who was debarred from UPSC exams for fraudulent attempts and misuse of quotas, underscores the importance of these measures.