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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI
AMBUJ NATH
Dharmendra Kumar Gond, Son of Harigovind Gond – Appellant
Versus
The Central Coalfields Limited – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. eligibility for assistant foreman position. (Para 1 , 2 , 4) |
| 2. verification and required documentation. (Para 5 , 6 , 8 , 9 , 14) |
| 3. consequences of failing to meet qualifications. (Para 7 , 10 , 11) |
| 4. estoppel and acceptance of selection criteria. (Para 12 , 13 , 15) |
| 5. writ application dismissed for lack of qualification. (Para 16) |
JUDGMENT :
Ambuj Nath, J.
Petitioners have filed this writ application for issuance of an appropriate writ (s)/direction (s) in the nature of mandamus directing the Respondent authorities to allow them to participate in the further selection process as prescribed in Advertisement dated 28.03.2023. Petitioners have further prayed for a direction upon the Respondent authorities to determine their eligibility on all aspects, considering the Note-B of the Advertisement dated 28.03.2023, wherein the petitioners claim to possess the necessary qualification that meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the advertisement. They have finally prayed for issuance of a direction upon the Respondent authorities to release the final selection list based on the previously published provisional merit list and to issue appointment letter in their favour.
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Candidates participating in the selection process are estopped from challenging the eligibility criteria once they accept the terms in the employment notice.
Eligibility for employment cannot be retroactively altered post-selection without statutory basis, safeguarding candidates' rights under Articles 14 and 16.
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