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TAPABRATA CHAKRABORTY, V. M. VELUMANI
Rittwik Joardar – Appellant
Versus
State of West Bengal – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
V.M. VELUMANI, J.
1. All these appeals are disposed of by this common judgment since the facts and the issues involved are one and the same.
Facts of the Case:
2. A notification dated 22nd July, 2020 was issued for engagement of 2000 “Bana Sahayaks” on contractual basis for the vacancies notified in the following five administrative divisions: (a) Presidency Division, (b) Medinipur Division, (c) Burdwan Division, (d) Malda Division and (e) Jalpaiguri Division.
3. The following eligibility criteria and selection process are fixed in the said notification:
(ii) Five years age relaxation in the upper age limit for SC/ST candidates.
(iii) The candidate must be resident of the locality and if the candidate satisfies the locality criteria, then the candidate will be screened for other qualifying criteria.
(iv) The eligible candidates will be called for evaluation-cum-interview by the respective Engagement Board to verify original certificates for age, residence proof, educational qualification and photo ID.
(v) The Engage
The reduction in the number of members of the Circle Engagement Board did not vitiate the selection process, and unsuccessful candidates had no locus standi to challenge the selection.
The legitimacy of employment selections cannot be challenged solely based on familial relationships unless sinister motives or procedural violations are demonstrated.
The court established that recruitment processes must adhere to the legal framework in place at the time of vacancy and emphasized the necessity of public advertisement for fair selection.
Unsuccessful candidates participating in selection process without protest cannot challenge criteria or outcome later under approbation-reprobation doctrine; experience must strictly relate to applie....
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