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S. M. SUBRAMANIAM, C. KUMARAPPAN
Chairman, Teachers Recruitment Board, Chennai – Appellant
Versus
S. Jayalakshmi – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
S.M. SUBRAMANIAM, J.
Prayer: Writ Appeal filed under Clause 15 of Letters Patent to set aside the order dated 18.02.2021 passed in W.P. No. 18023 of 2019.
1. The intra-court appeal on hand has been instituted questioning the validity of the writ order dated 18.02.2021 passed in W.P. No. 18023 of 2019.
2. The respondents in the writ petition is the appellants before us. The respondent participated in the process of Selection for appointment to the post of P.G. Assistant (Economics) in Education Department. The selection was of the year 2012-13 notified by the Teachers' Recruitment Board. The respondent states that she had submitted an application to avail the benefit under PSTM quota. However, her case was not considered under PSTM quota. Thus, she filed W.P. No. 31294 of 2013 and the writ petition was allowed by this Court on 29.08.2017 and a direction was issued to the respondents therein, to include the name of the petitioner in the provisional list for certification verification for the post of P.G. Assistant (Economics). After certificate verification, if she is found to be eligible for appointment, the respondent authorities are directed to select and appoint the petiti
Eligibility for selection must be strictly determined by compliance with application requirements and relevant quotas.
The implementation of legal provisions, such as judgments and government orders, should be prospective and not retrospective to avoid unsettling settled issues.
The court held that the Directorate of Government Examinations cannot issue PSTM Certificates since it does not conduct relevant courses, emphasizing respect for existing judicial decisions.
Candidates must have studied in Tamil medium throughout their education to qualify for PSTM reservation, regardless of the medium of instruction for their diploma.
Candidates completing higher secondary education in Tamil medium through private study are eligible under the PSTM category, supported by valid certification.
Eligibility for PSTM category requires entire education in Tamil medium; no PSTM certificate for diploma needed if degree is the qualification.
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