The Central Administrative Tribunal has directed the Kerala government to reinstate suspended Director General of Police Jacob Thomas. The order was issued on Monday.
Jacob, a 1985 IPS batch officer, has been under suspension for the last one-and-a-half year for criticising the government.
He recently attended a few public functions, organised by Sangh Parivar organisations, hinting that he would join BJP soon. At a recent public meeting, he described Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, the ideological mentor of Sangh Parivar, as a cultural outfit.
Reacting to the CAT verdict, Jacob Thomas said it vindicates his stand and that anti-corruption movement is still alive and kicking in Kerala.
31 transfers in 30 years
Jacob Thomas's career has been peppered with highs and lows. Known as an anti-corruption crusader, he took on top politicians and bureaucrats, particularly under the previous Congress-led United Democratic Front government. He has been transferred 31 times in 30 years.
He began his service as Assistant Superintendent of Police in Thodupuzha. He later went on to become Director General of Police. He was head Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau till he was asked to go on leave by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on March 31.
He has also led the Lokayukta, Human Rights Commission, State Women’s Commission and worked with different ministries and departments.
