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M. S. SONAK, BHARAT P. DESHPANDE
Preeti Waman Lotlikar – Appellant
Versus
Goa Medical College – Respondent
JUDGMENT
BHARAT P.DESHPANDE, J. - The petitioner is challenging the selection of respondent no. 4 to the post of Physiotherapist.
2. The prayers in the petition are as under:
'a) For an appropriate writ, order or direction thereby quashing the selection process undertaken by respondents 1 to 3 for the post of a physiotherapist at the Goa Medical College in terms of the advertisement dtd. 22/12/2017.
b) For an appropriate writ, order or direction thereby quashing the appointment of respondent no. 4 to the post of physiotherapist (regular post) at the Goa Medical College. c) For a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ, order or direction thereby directing respondents no. 1 to 3 to consider the petitioner for appointment to the post of a physiotherapist on regular basis at the Goa Medical College.
d) Any other order this Hon'ble Court deems fit and proper under the circumstances.'
3. Heard Mr. Nigel Da Costa Frias, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. Deep D. Shirodkar, learned Additional Government Advocate for respondents no. 1 to 3.
4. Mr. Nigel Da Costa Frias, submitted that the petitioner was having more than 7 years of experience as a Physiotherapist and there was no
The court established that merit lists for public appointments must strictly adhere to the prescribed guidelines, and any deviation that introduces favoritism or lacks transparency is subject to judi....
Interview-only selection valid for senior academic posts if compliant with per-vacancy screening rules; uniform expert evaluation indicates consensus, not bias.
A recruitment process must maintain objective standards; mere allegations of bias without evidence do not invalidate selection outcomes, particularly when procedural integrity is upheld.
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