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A. MUHAMED MUSTAQUE, P. KRISHNA KUMAR
SHALINI SREENIVASAN, W/O SAJEEV K. R. – Appellant
Versus
SINDHU V. R. , W/O. VINODH V. R. – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
(A. Muhamed Mustaque, J.)
This issue revolves around whether the specific qualification mentioned in a notification for the post of Supervisor under the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) in the Women and Child Development Department should be treated as a quota (i.e., a reserved category or allocation) or as a mandatory qualification for eligibility.
2. The notification in this case will have to be considered in the light of the Special Rules for Kerala Social Welfare Subordinate Service, 2010. The service consists of several categories of officers. Category 13 refers to Supervisor, Integrated Child Development Service (ICDS). Rules also provide methods of appointment and qualification for appointment. As per the Rules issued in the year 2010, a ratio of 70:29:1 shall be maintained among direct recruitment from open candidates, appointment from Anganwadi workers and promotion from the feeder categories.
3. The charts below are provided for ease of understanding:
| Source | Ratio | Qualification |
| Direct Recruitment | 70% | Degree along with Balasevika Training Certificate or Primary Teachers Training Certificate |
| Direct Recruitment | ||
The qualification for Supervisor under ICDS is a quota for Anganwadi workers with SSLC and 10 years of experience, not a general qualification applicable to all candidates.
Appointment on Post of Supervisors in Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) – There can be no distinction found from amongst graduates and SSLC holders insofar as nature of duties performed.
Experience for appointment as Supervisor (ICDS) is not required for Anganwadi Workers with a degree, as per the Special Rules.
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