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ARUN BHANSALI
Aashish Kumar – Appellant
Versus
State of Rajasthan – Respondent
ORDER
1. These writ petitions have been filed by the petitioners aggrieved against the non-consideration of their candidature by the respondents pursuant to the Constable Recruitment-2019.
2. The respondents initiated the recruitment process by notification dated 04.12.2019 for the post of Constable General. The petitioners applied for the post of Constable General (TSP). After passing the written examination and undergoing physical efficiency test, the petitioners were expecting appointment, however, when they were not accorded appointment, petitioners sought information regarding the reason for their non-appointment.
3. The petitioners were informed that as their height was less than the minimum required height i.e. 168 Cms. and though they were passed in physical efficiency test by according relaxation to them, as candidates having the requisite height i.e. 168 cms. were available, they were accorded appointment, though the selected candidates were lower in merit than the petitioners.
4. Learned counsel for the petitioners made submissions with reference to provisions of Rule 14 of the Rajasthan Police Subordinate Services Rules, 1989 ('Rules of 1989'), which deals with the physical
Candidates from tribal areas are eligible for recruitment under the original height requirements, and amendments cannot be applied retrospectively to disqualify them.
Eligibility for appointment is strictly governed by the criteria set in the recruitment advertisement and relevant rules, preventing any claim for relaxation post-appointment without stipulated guide....
Candidates participating in a recruitment process cannot challenge its conditions after disqualification; strict adherence to advertised criteria is mandated by constitutional principles of equality.
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.
Congenital abnormalities like nevi are not grounds for disqualification unless they impede duty performance; height relaxations for North-East candidates do not constitute unfair advantages.
Height requirements for promotions must be consistent and not arbitrary, ensuring equal opportunity for candidates from different regions.
The recruitment process for constables must adhere to the stipulated conditions in the advertisement, ensuring fairness and transparency in candidate selection.
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