Bishal Jyoti Kalita – Appellant
Versus
Oil India Limited – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
Michael Zothankhuma, J.
1. Heard Mr. H. Bezbarua, learned counsel for the petitioner. Also heard Mr. S.N. Sarma, learned senior counsel appearing for Oil India Limited.
2. The petitioner's case is that pursuant to an Advertisement dated 21.08.2020, for filling up 36 posts of “Operator I (HMV) Grade VII” the petitioner took part in the selection process. However, the petitioner's candidature was rejected due to the petitioner having stated in his online application that he had passed his HSSLC examination on 20.5.2007, though in the HSSLC certificate, it was written as 22.05.2007. Further, in respect of his experience certificate, the certificate issued by the employer had given the petitioner's experience from the date 2.5.2016, while in the online application, the petitioner had given the date as 20.05.2016.
3. The petitioner's counsel submits that the mistakes committed by the petitioner in his online application were noticed at the tune the petitioner's original documents were examined. He submits that there was no intention to suppress any material facts from the respondents by giving a wrong declaration in the online application. He also submits that the giving of the w
Writ Court has power to mould relief – Justice cannot be forsaken on alter of technicalities.
Candidates are bound by the entries in their application forms and cannot make corrections after the specified deadline, ensuring administrative efficiency in recruitment processes.
Candidates must adhere to application guidelines and deadlines; negligence in application cannot be excused.
Trivial mistakes in application forms should not disqualify candidates from selection processes, especially when original documents verify their claims.
Candidates are responsible for the accuracy of information in their application forms, and the terms and conditions of the advertisement cannot be changed or altered.
Candidates must ensure accuracy in applications and cannot seek post-deadline corrections, emphasizing the importance of adhering to recruitment protocols.
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