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SURESH KUMAR KAIT, NEENA BANSAL KRISHNA
Mukesh Kumar – Appellant
Versus
Staff Selection Commission – Respondent
JUDGMENT (Oral)
1. Vide the present petition, the petitioner is seeking following reliefs:
"a.) Pass an order to quash the rejection slip dated 11.05.2023 in respect of Mukesh Kumar petitioner herein having roll no. 3206675647 issued by the respondent, whereby the candidature of the petitioner was wrongly rejected being not qualified in the PST (Height) in the selection process for the post of Constable (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).;
b.) Pass an order or direction to the respondents to re-conduct the PET/PST OF the petitioner preferably in some Government/Army Hospital and if found qualified, allow him to participate the further selection process i.e. PET and Medical Examination & Verification of Documents for the post of Constable (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs);
c.). Pass an order or direction to the respondent to decide the representation made by the petitioner dated 11.05.2023."
2. The case of the petitioner is that the respondent No. 3 has measured the heights of the petitioner as 169.5 cms for the Recruitment Year 2022 for the Post of Constable (General Duty) in CAPFs, whereas according to the Annexure P-2 i.e., the Physical Standard Test (PST) and P
The re-measurement report of the petitioner's height by the respondent is final and binding, and if the petitioner is found fit, they should be allowed to participate in the further selection process....
The principle of fairness in measurement and the right of qualified candidates to participate in the selection process.
Fair and accurate measurement of height is crucial in determining eligibility for selection processes.
The court's decision was influenced by the petitioner's qualification with regard to the height requirement established in the previous year's examination.
Fair determination of physical eligibility and the impact on selection process.
Height measurement discrepancies in recruitment processes necessitate re-evaluation to ensure fair opportunities.
The court upheld the finality of height measurement and related recruitment procedures governed by regulations, dismissing claims for re-evaluation due to marginal discrepancies.
Failure to explain delay in seeking redress can lead to the denial of relief in recruitment disputes.
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