India, Oct. 18 -- The Maharashtra government has appointed a commission of inquiry headed by retired Allahabad High Court Chief Justice Dilip Bhosale to investigate allegations of question paper leaks and other malpractices in nine examinations conducted by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC). The general administration department issued the notification on October 16.

The commission has been asked to establish the facts surrounding the alleged irregularities, identify those responsible and examine possible misconduct by current and former MPSC members, including its chairman.

The commission comprises retired Bombay High Court judge PD Naik, Food and Drugs Administration commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, Inspector General of Pol...