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SANJEEV SACHDEVA, MANOJ JAIN
Mugada Venkataramana – Appellant
Versus
Union of India – Respondent
JUDGMENT
Sanjeev Sachdeva, J. (Oral)
CM. 34233/2023 (seeking correction of order dated 23.06.2023)
1. By this application, petitioner seeks correction of a typographical error that has crept in paragraphs 3, 7 and 8 of order dated 23.06.2023.
2. Learned counsel for respondent concedes that the same is a typographical error. Both the counsel submit that the order needs to be corrected and after correction, the said paragraphs 3 and 7 would read as under:
"3. The Case of the Petitioner is that Respondents had issued a Notification for the recruitment to the post of Navik (D), Navik (Domestic Branch) and Yantrik in the Indian Coast Guard from 8th September, 2022 (1100 hrs) to 22nd September 2022 (1730 hrs). The Petitioner cleared Stage-I Examination for the said post and, thereafter, he was called for Stage-II Examination, however, his candidature was rejected by the Respondents on the ground that application was with false information and did not match with information as per document uploaded in application and was in contravention of mathematics marks in class 12th Marksheet 142/300, mathematics marks in online application 136/300.
7. Upon hearing learned counsel representing both th
Correction of typographical error in the court order and implementation of the order by the respondent.
Candidates must ensure accuracy in applications and cannot seek post-deadline corrections, emphasizing the importance of adhering to recruitment protocols.
Appellant has failed to make out a case for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus commanding the respondents to rectify the mistake made by her in her online submission
Trivial mistakes in application forms should not disqualify candidates from selection processes, especially when original documents verify their claims.
Minor discrepancies in recruitment documents should not lead to disqualification if no malafide intent is present, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach in administrative processes.
Administrative authorities must comply strictly with recruitment criteria to prevent injustice, even in cases of inadvertent errors, as arbitrary rejections undermine fairness and transparency in pub....
The main legal point established in the judgment is the obligation of the respondents to comply with principles of natural justice, provide equal opportunities to candidates, and consider peculiar fa....
Candidates cannot amend application forms after the specified deadline, ensuring administrative efficiency in recruitment processes.
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