JUDGMENT

Dated this the 15th day of September, 2022 The petitioners in W.P.(C) No.5303 of 2020 were engaged on contract/daily wage basis in the second respondent Bank. While so, they applied for the post of 'Safai Karmachari-cum-Sepoy' pursuant to Ext.P3 notification issued by the Bank. As part of the selection process, an interview was conducted on 04.10.2019 and the candidates were informed that the result of interview will be intimated in due course. According to the petitioners, no rank list was published after the interview were taken by surprise on coming to know about the appointment of respondents 4 to 48. This writ petition is filed alleging nepotism, favouritism and procedural violations in the selection and appointment of respondents 4 to 48. The following reliefs are sought in the writ petition;

“i. To call for all the records of the selection/appointment procedure pursuant to Ext.P3 and ascertain the legality of the selection process undertaken by respondents 1 to 2;

ii. To issue a writ of certiorari or such other writ to quash the selection process selecting respondents 4 to 25 to the post of 'Safai Karmachari-cum-Sepoy' in the 2nd respondent bank.

iii. To issue a writ of