C.K.ABDUL REHIM
C. V. Antony – Appellant
Versus
Kerala State Electricity Board – Respondent
1. The petitioner is a candidate applied for selection to the post of Mazdoor (Electricity Worker) in the 1st respondent Board, through the Public Service Commission (PSC). He was invited for and attended a written test held on 10.12.2011, based on Ext.P2 'Admission Ticket' issued. But the PSC had now issued Ext.P3 notification invalidating candidature of the petitioner stating the reason that, "signed against Register Number of another candidate." It is challenging Ext.P3 and seeking direction for inclusion of the petitioner in the Rank List, this writ petition is filed.
2. According to the petitioner, when he appeared for the written test the Invigilator had shown a Register in which the petitioner was directed to put his signature. Even if any variation had occurred with respect to the space where the petitioner had put his signature, it is not of much consequence or determinative. Rejection of candidature on the basis of such an inconsequential reason, is assailed.
3. In the counter affidavit filed on behalf of respondents 3 & 4 the factum of application submitted the petitioner and his attending the 'OMR Test' conducted on 10.12.2011 are conceded. The 'Hall Ticket' was
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