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RAJA BASU CHOWDHURY
Surya Manddy – Appellant
Versus
Union of India – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
Raja Basu Chowdhury, J.
1. Challenging a selection process initiated by the respondents vide an advertisement notice dated February 27, 2011 inviting applications for the post of Constable in RPF and praying for issuance of appointment letters in favour of the petitioners, the present writ petition has been filed.
2. The petitioners claim to be eligible candidates for the aforesaid posts of constable and participated in the selection process. After having successfully completed the written examination, the petitioners were permitted to participate in the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Measurement Test (PMT) at the second stage of the selection process. The petitioners having become successful at the second stage of the selection process were issued call letters by the authorities for them to appear in the viva voce. According to the petitioners, the petitioners participated in the viva voce and thereafter, the documents of the petitioners were verified by the authorities.
3. Upon completion of aforesaid procedure, the petitioners were required to proceed for medical examination. Accordingly, the medical examination of the petitioners was conducted by the designa
Candidates must be afforded due process and cannot be rejected based on mere suspicion, especially when they have secured higher marks than the last selected candidates.
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Participation in the selection process without raising objections precludes subsequent challenges. Substantial evidence is required to prove mala fides.
Placement in a selection list does not guarantee appointment without fulfilling eligibility requirements.
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