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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
SASHIKANTA MISHRA
Airabati Mahanta – Appellant
Versus
State of Odisha – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. petitioner seeks quashing of previous decisions. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. state's defense against petitioner's claims. (Para 3 , 4 , 5) |
| 3. arguments presented by both parties. (Para 6 , 7 , 8 , 9) |
| 4. court's analysis of previous orders. (Para 10 , 11) |
| 5. writ petition disposed with directions for engagement reconsideration. (Para 12) |
JUDGMENT :
SASHIKANTA MISHRA, J.
The Petitioner has approached this Court with the following prayer:-
“Therefore, it is most respectfully prayed that this Hon’ble Court may graciously be pleased to admit this writ application, call for the records, issue Rule NISI calling upon the opp. Parties to show cause-
(i) As to why the order dated 28.03.2011 passed by the Collector, Mayurbhanj and notification in respect of Baria-II Anganwadi Centre dt. 16.04.2013 under Annexures- 7 & 8 respectively shall not be quashed.
(ii) As to why the opp. Parties shall not be directed to complete the selection process held in the year 1999.
And if the opp. Parties fail to show cause and showing insufficient cause the said Rule Nisi be made absolute and direct the opp. Parties to engage the petitioner as Anganwadi Worker of Baria-II Anganwadi Center.
And further be pleased to
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Eligibility criteria for recruitment cannot be altered mid-process without proper notification, ensuring fairness and adherence to established rules.
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Candidates cannot challenge a selection process after participating in it, as established by previous court decisions.
Engagement orders in public service can be revised when based on a mistake, particularly if misrepresentation affects eligibility.
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