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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
M.Jothiraman, J
R.Sornavalli – Appellant
Versus
District Collector, Sivagangai District – Respondent
ORDER :
This Writ Petition is filed, challenging the appointment order issued in favour of the fourth respondent, and to declare the appointment of the fourth respondent as Anganwadi Worker at Keelarangiam Anganwadi Centre, Thiruppuvanam Block, Sivagangai District, as void and illegal, and also to direct the respondents 1 to 3 to appoint the petitioner as Anganwadi Worker at Keelarangiam Anganwadi Centre, Thiruppuvanam Block, Sivagangai District.
2. The case of the petitioner is that the she was a resident of Keelarangiam Village in Thiruppuvanam block, Sivagangai District, and she belonged to B.C. Community. Her husband died on 23.12.2014. She was doing coolie work. Being a widow, she was taking care of her father-in-law and mother-in-law, and also her daughter with meagre income from coolie work, that too not permanent. The respondents 1 and 2 called for applications to fill up the post of Anganwadi Worker at Anganwadi Centre, Keelarangiam, Thiruppuvanam Block, Sivagangai District. She submitted her application. The third respondent called her for interview on 06.09.2017, for which she attended along with all required certificates. She came to know that totally six persons applied
Preference must be given to destitute widows in employment as per government guidelines, overriding other qualifications.
Selection processes for public appointments must comply with eligibility criteria established by law, and candidates cannot claim preference unless explicitly provided for by applicable rules.
The court affirmed that selection for Anganwadi Worker positions must follow established criteria, including local residency and performance in interviews, without bias towards higher qualifications.
Residency at the time of application is the sole criterion for selection as Anganwadi Worker; marital status post-selection does not disqualify a candidate.
In Tribal Sub-plan areas, ST candidates must be prioritized for Anganwadi Worker positions; any deviation constitutes a breach of guidelines.
Minimum qualification for Anganwadi Helper must be met before considering preference for BPL candidates; engagement lacking this qualification is a nullity.
The court ruled that the appointment of an Anganwadi Worker must adhere to government guidelines, and challenges to such appointments require timely action and proper standing.
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