Back
IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
Sanjeev Sachdeva, Manoj Jain, JJ.
Amitabh – Appellant
Versus
Staff Selection Commission & Ors. – Respondents
W.P.(C) 9502 of 2023
Decided On : 19-07-2023
Height Measurement - Recruitment Disqualification - The court allowed the petitioner's exemption from disqualification based on height measurement, applying uniform guidelines for Medical Examination Test (MET) and rounding off the height to the next higher cm.
Fact of the Case:
The petitioner sought quashing of the disqualification based on height measurement, arguing that the uniform guidelines for Medical Examination Test (MET) were not applied.
Finding of the Court:
The court observed that the petitioner's height, initially measured as 169.8 cms, qualified the benchmark of 170 cm when rounded off according to the guidelines. The review Medical Board's decision declaring the petitioner as unfit was set aside, and the petitioner was declared to be within the permissible weight limit.
Issues: The issue was whether the uniform guidelines for Medical Examination Test (MET) were correctly applied in measuring the petitioner's height, and whether the disqualification based on height measurement was justified.
Ratio Decidendi: The court applied the uniform guidelines for Medical Examination Test (MET) and ruled that the petitioner's height should be rounded off to the next higher cm, allowing the petitioner's exemption from disqualification.
Final Decision: The petition was allowed, setting aside the review Medical Board's decision and declaring the petitioner to be within the permissible weight limit, with the clarification that the petitioner would have to satisfy other requirements for appointment.
JUDGMENT
Sanjeev Sachdeva, J. (Oral)
CM APPL. 36306/2023 (exemption)
Exemption allowed subject to all just exceptions.
W.P.(C) 9502/2023 & CM APPL. 36307/2023 (for interim directions)
1. Petitioner seeks quashing of the disqualification of the petitioner on the ground of height measurement.
2. Issue notice. Notice is accepted by learned counsel appearing for the respondents.
3. With the consent of the parties, petition is taken up for hearing today.
4. Learned counsel for the petitioner points out that petitioner has been rejected on the ground that his height does not meet the requisite criteria of minimum 170 cm. He submits that respondents have erred in not applying the uniform guidelines for Medical Examination Test (MET) for recruitment in CAPFs, NSG and AR. He submits that the respondents have not applied para 2(d) which provides that while measuring height, fraction of cm less than 0.5 shall be ignored and 0.5 cm and more will be rounded off to the next higher cm. He submits that insofar as petitioner is concerned, the said guidelines have not been applied and in his case the rounding off of 0.5 and above to the higher number has not been granted.
5. We observe that the height of petitioner has been measured as 169.8 cms. Petitioner is entitled to the benefit of the above referred guidelines and for measuring his height, fraction of 0.5 cm and above is to be rounded off to the next higher cm. By applying the said principle, he qualifies the benchmark of 170 cm.
6. Clearly, the review Medical Board result, declaring the petitioner as unfit cannot be sustained. Accordingly, the same is set aside. Petitioner is declared to be within the permissible limit of weight as required by the extant Guidelines.
7. Petition is accordingly allowed in the above terms. It is, however, clarified that the petitioner would have to satisfy the other requirements as required by the Rules for the purposes of appointment.
8. Order dasti under signature of the Court Master.
Height measurements for recruitment must adhere to rounding rules, preventing disqualification based on minor discrepancies and ensuring fair evaluation of candidates.
Height measurement rounding in recruitment guidelines must apply at the initial Physical Standard Test to ensure eligibility for candidates.
The court has the authority to direct re-measurement of physical attributes in recruitment disputes to ensure fairness and justice.
Height measurement rules must be applied during the Physical Standard Test, allowing rounding up to prevent arbitrary disqualification and ensuring candidates' eligibility for further recruitment sta....
Candidates must benefit from height rounding rules during Physical Standard Tests to ensure fair opportunity for advancement in recruitment processes.
An indispensable Tool for Legal Professionals, Endorsed by Various High Court and Judicial Officers
Please visit our Training & Support
Center or Contact Us for assistance
Scan Me!
India’s Legal research and Law Firm App, Download now!
For Daily Legal Updates, Join us on :
Back to top
