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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
SASHIKANTA MISHRA
Jharana Mallik @ Malik – Appellant
Versus
State of Odisha – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. submission of challenge regarding advertisement for anganwadi worker position. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. state's response to the petitioner's claim and the validity of fresh selection. (Para 3 , 4) |
| 3. parties' arguments on the nature of selection and advertisement. (Para 6 , 7 , 8) |
| 4. court's interpretation of the appellate authority's order and procedure in selection. (Para 9 , 10) |
| 5. ordering quashing of the advertisement and continuation of selection process. (Para 12) |
JUDGMENT :
1.The petitioner in this writ application seeks to challenge the advertisement dated 05.07.2024 issued by the CDPO, Korei Block in the district of Jajpur for engagement of Anganwadi Worker of Muslimsahi Anganwadi Centre in Goleipur Village.
Originally, an advertisement was issued by the CDPO, Korei on 12.05.2017 for engagement of Anganwadi Workers in 10 Anganwadi Centres including Muslimsahi Anganwadi Centre of Kelagadia in Goleipur village. Four candidates including the present petitioner and Opposite Party No.6 applied pursuant to the said advertisement. The selection committee fixed 07.06.2017 as the date of scrutiny of applications and verification of original documents. On the scheduled date howe
Procedural violations in the selection of Anganwadi Workers necessitate the conclusion of interrupted selection processes rather than issuing new advertisements, ensuring compliance with fair practic....
The court confirmed that cancellation of a selection process negates its subsistence, with current guidelines directing recruitment and an option for relaxation of norms considered due to prolonged l....
The court determined that an advertisement's qualification criteria were valid as per guidelines, and the rejection of an eligible applicant was unjustified, emphasizing adherence to legal standards ....
Eligibility criteria for recruitment cannot be altered mid-process without proper notification, ensuring fairness and adherence to established rules.
The court ruled that residency status is critical for eligibility as Anganwadi workers, reaffirming administrative decisions based on statutory qualifications must adhere to principles of fairness.
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.
Selection guidelines take precedence over advertisements in recruitment processes, especially in cases involving designated community preferences.
The eligibility criteria for Anganwadi Workers does not require passing a specific subject, only the ability to read and write Odia, which the petitioner fulfilled despite the conflicting certificati....
Guidelines for selection of Anganwadi Workers mandate that only Scheduled Tribe candidates from the designated area are eligible, superseding conflicting advertisements.
The court established that the selection committee's rejection of a candidate based on the age of a resident certificate was erroneous, as there was no legal basis for such a requirement in the appli....
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