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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
Biraja Prasanna Satapathy
Chetan Rajora – Appellant
Versus
Union of India – Respondent
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| 1. petitioners' domicile certificates led to participation in selection. (Para 4) |
| 2. opposition claims legitimacy of domicile verification process. (Para 5) |
| 3. court observes need for proper verification and opportunity for petitioners. (Para 6) |
| 4. writ petitions disposed with directions for compliance. (Para 7) |
ORDER :
BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY, J.
1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode.
2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the Parties.
3. Since the issue involved in the present batch of Writ Petitions is identical, all the matters were heard analogously and disposed of by the present common order.
4. It is the case of the Petitioners that pursuant to the advertisement issued on 24.11.2023 under Annexure-1 to fill up the post of Constable (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), Petitioners made their respective applications and faced the selection process.
4.1. It is further contended that in terms of the provision contained in Para- 3.3 of the advertisement, Petitioners along with their applications also submitted domicile certificate issued by the Tahasildar, Kalahandi so obtained by them and enclosed to the Writ Petition.
4.2.
Appointment offers cannot be cancelled without due process and opportunity for a hearing, especially based on questionable verification of documents.
Correct domicile representation in application forms is essential for recruitment eligibility; errors may lead to lawful rejection as per the clear terms of the recruitment notice.
Serving personnel cannot claim ex-serviceman quota appointment without completing full service term and timely reporting despite multiple opportunities.
It is well settled that rules of the game, the criteria for selection cannot be altered in the middle or after the process of selection has commenced.
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