JUDGMENT

Dated this the 12th day of October, 2023 A.MUHAMED MUSTAQUE, J This original petition is filed by the applicant aggrieved by non-inclusion in the rank list for the post of Driver-Grade II (LDV) in District wise recruitment in Idukki District. By Ext.P5 order of the Kerala Administrative Tribunal, the original application filed by the petitioner has been dismissed.

2. The notification refers to qualification which are as follows:

II. Qualification for the said post as per Annexure A13 notification are:

1. A pass in Standard VII/III Forum

2. Must possess valid Driving Licence of three years standing to drive Light Motor Vehicle with Driver’s badge

3. Proficiency in Driving Light motor vehicles which is to be proved in a practical test conducted by KPSC during the course of selection. Only those who pass H test are eligible for Road test.

3. The petitioner was short listed initially and after scrutiny of the records, it was found that the the petitioner was not having the prescribed qualification No.2, which stipulates that the candidates must possess valid driving licence for three years standing to drive Light Motor Vehicle with Driver’s badge.

4. The notification for the said pos