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IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH SHIMLA
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SATYEN VAIDYA
Gurcharan Singh – Appellant
Versus
State of H.P. – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
Satyen Vaidya, J.
The instant petition has been filed by the petitioner for the grant of following substantive reliefs:
“a) That the respondent-department may kindly be directed to appoint the applicant for the post of Homeopathic Doctor from the date of appointment of his junior i.e. private respondent.
b) That the respondent-department may kindly be directed to release notional and consequential benefit along with interest.”
2. Respondent No.2 invited applications for filling up 14 posts of Homoeopathic Doctors, Class-II, in the Department of Ayurveda vide an advertisement dated 06.12.1996. The essential qualification for the post was prescribed as under:-
(i) Should have passed Matriculation or its equivalent examination from recognized Board/University by the State Government/Central Government.
(ii) The candidate must possess 5 ½ years degree in Homoeopathy from a recognized Institution mentioned in second or third schedule of Homoeopathy Central Council Act, 1973. However, all candidates having medical qualification in Homoeopathy of 4 years duration (Diploma holders) awarded prior to enforcement of Homoeopathy Central Council Act, 1983 included in the second schedule to
Eligibility for appointment as Homoeopathic Doctor requires a 5½ years degree, and delay in filing a petition can bar relief.
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