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IN THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT (HIGH COURT OF ASSAM, NAGALAND, MIZORAM & ARUNACHAL PRADESH)
DEVASHIS BARUAH
Rushika Pathak, D/o. Sri Indra Pathak – Appellant
Versus
Union of India, Represented By The Commissioner And Secretary To The Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. height requirements for recruitment. (Para 2 , 3 , 4 , 5) |
| 2. rounding off height measurements. (Para 6 , 7) |
| 3. court's directive regarding reconsideration. (Para 9 , 10) |
| 4. final order and clarifications. (Para 11 , 12) |
JUDGMENT :
DEVASHIS BARUAH, J.
Heard Mr. R. Borah, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner and Ms. S. Baruah, the learned CGC, who appears on behalf of the respondents.
2. The petitioner herein is aggrieved by the rejection of the petitioner’s candidature on the ground that the petitioner’s height is below the prescribed limit.
3. The facts of the instant case as is apparent from the materials on record is that in pursuance to a Notice dated 05.09.2024 for recruitment to the post of Constable GD in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and SSF, Rifleman GD in Assam Rifles and Sepoy in Narcotics Control Bureau Examination-2025, the petitioner participated in the said recruitment process for the post of Constable GD.
4. It is very pertinent to take note of that Clause 12.5 of the Notice dated 05.09.2024 stipulates the Physical Standard Test (PST). The said Clause 12.5.1 deals with height, which being relevant, is reproduced herein under:-
12.5
Height measurements for recruitment must adhere to rounding rules, preventing disqualification based on minor discrepancies and ensuring fair evaluation of candidates.
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.
Height measurement rounding in recruitment guidelines must apply at the initial Physical Standard Test to ensure eligibility for candidates.
Height measurement for disqualification must adhere to rounding guidelines, ensuring fairness in candidate evaluation processes.
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