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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
NAVIN CHAWLA, MADHU JAIN, JJ
NISHA KHAN – Appellant
Versus
DELHI POLICE & ANR. – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. challenging tribunal's dismissal based on eligibility criteria. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. procedural obligations and candidate responsibilities in application filling. (Para 4 , 14 , 15) |
| 3. past mistakes cannot qualify for future rectifications after submission. (Para 24 , 26 , 30) |
MADHU JAIN J.
“6. We are of the considered view that the issue raised in the instant OA is no more res integra in view of the decision of a Coordinate Benchof this Tribunal inPoojaDevi v.SSC & Ors., decided on 20.02.2023 (where both of us Hon'ble Mr. Anand Mathur, Member (A) and Hon'ble Mr. Manish Garg, Member (J) were members). The relevant part of the said order reads as follows:
4.1 It is true that the Examination Notice and Recruitment Rules provide for relaxation in height to the wards of police personnel only if an aspiring candidate mentions about the same in the column meant for the same. It is also noticed that the applicant had filled "No" in Column No. 16 while submitting her online application form. It is not disputed that the applicant requested for correction in the aforesaid column when her height was measured less than the requisite height, which is not permissible at a later stag
A candidate's clerical mistakes in an application form cannot be corrected post-submission if they affect eligibility, reaffirming that applicants must verify information carefully.
Candidates must ensure accuracy in applications and cannot seek post-deadline corrections, emphasizing the importance of adhering to recruitment protocols.
Candidates must adhere to application guidelines and deadlines; negligence in application cannot be excused.
Candidates cannot amend application forms after the specified deadline, ensuring administrative efficiency in recruitment processes.
Candidates are bound by the entries in their application forms and cannot make corrections after the specified deadline, ensuring administrative efficiency in recruitment processes.
Writ Court has power to mould relief – Justice cannot be forsaken on alter of technicalities.
Candidates who fill incorrect marks that disadvantage them should not have their candidature cancelled, while those who gain an advantage through errors may face disqualification.
Candidates are responsible for the accuracy of information in their application forms, and the terms and conditions of the advertisement cannot be changed or altered.
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