If the Name is Thomas

It seems there can’t be any demi-gods in “God’s own Country” Kerala. In the proceedings of the 2G Scam case, the Supreme Court had made some serious doubts about continuance of Mr. PJ Thomas as Central Vigilance Commissioner. Here is what the court said,

“CBI is functioning under the CVC, at that time he (Thomas) was functioning as Telecom Secretary. It would be difficult for him to objectively monitor.” “He had justified the actions which are being subject to scrutiny by this court and CBI. It would be difficult for him to objectively supervise.” the bench observed. His appointment as the CVC is also in question as he is charged in a criminal case in Kerala.

http://tprone.com/p-j-thomas-central-vigilance-commissioner-set-to-resign-on-wednesday/

Now, in an interesting twist in the tale, the IAS officers association from Kerala has come out fully in the support of Mr. Thomas. I wonder if such kinds of verbal supports matters in the court of law?

Kerala IAS officers come out in defence of CVC
KOCHI, December 3, 2010

The 180-member IAS Officers Association of Kerala has come out in defence of the embattled Central Vigilance Commissioner P.J. Thomas who was Chief Secretary of Kerala before being made Telecom Secretary at the Centre. The association has issued a press statement questioning the targeting of Mr. Thomas in the 2G spectrum scandal ‘without ascertaining the facts.’ T. Balakrishnan, president of the association, told that IAS officers in the State were pained by the way Mr. Thomas was being harassed for no fault of his. He said every IAS officer in Kerala knew that Mr. Thomas, who served in Kerala for more than 35 years, was an honest and upright officer. He had an impeccable career record and was always above board.

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article929299.ece

It is fine for individuals to think Mr. Thomas is either corrupt or honest. For associations too, it is fine to keep an opinion. But to make public statements in support of persons against whom the Supreme Court of India has passed doubtful comments and the person himself being in the midst of scam enquiries, I wonder what the Kerala IAS association wants to prove here, other than its regional-bias or favourism?