1. The case relates to appointment to the post of Teacher (Home Science).

2. The Respondent, Vidyalaya Seva Board after due advertisement (No. 2/91) and selection, prepared a panel/merit list on the basis of marks obtained in academic career and interview (Viva Voce Test). The name of petitioner, Smt. Vina Kumari was initially included within first eight persons, for eight vacancies and the name of 5th Respondent, Renu Kumari was shown beyond the zone of vacancy at serial no.9. Subsequently, the panel/merit list was changed. The 5th Respondent was brought above and petitioner at sl.no.9 i.e. out of zone of appointment.

In the aforesaid background, the writ petition was preferred by petitioner for inclusion of her name at proper place.

3. At this stage, it is pertinent to mention that after marks given for academic career and marks given after interview (Viva Voce Test), a number of candidates (three), including petitioner, 5th Respondent; and another Sheela Kumari, were provided with total 58 marks. The distribution of marks was shown, as follows :

Name

Marks for

Academic Career

Marks granted in Interview/

Viva Voce Test.

Total

marks

1.

2.

3.

4.

Vina Kumari (Pe