The petitioner challenged the rejection of his candidature for a Lineman post after exceeding the age limit. The High Court examined the facts and dismissed the writ petition finding no grounds for relaxation as the petitioner was overage and unreserved.
Petition dismissed with no costs.
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NAFR
HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH, BILASPUR
WPS No. 3046 of 2014
---- Petitioner
Versus
1. State Of Chhattisgarh Through Secretary, Urban Administration And Development Department, Mahanadi Bhawan, New Raipur, Ps New Raipur, Civil And Revenue Distt Raipur, Cg, Chhattisgarh
2. Joint Director Urban Administration And Development Department, Divisional Office, 1st Floor, Subhash Stadium, In Front Of Motibag, Ps Kotwali, Civil And Revenue Distt Raipur, Cg, District : Raipur, Chhattisgarh
3. Collector Mahasamund, Ps Mahasamund, Civil And Revenue Dist Mahasamund, Cg, District : Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh
4. Chief Municipal Officer, Nagar Panchayat, Saraipali, Ps Saraipali, Civil And Revenue Distt Mahasamund, Cg, District : Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh
5. Surendra Banjare S/o Shri Shyamlal Banjare Aged About 40 Years R/o Ward No.2, Mahalpara, Saraipali, Ps Saraipali, Civil And Revenue Distt Mahasamund, Cg, District : Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh.
---- Respondents
| For Petitioner |
: Shri Manoj Paranjpe, Advocate. |
|---|---|
| For Respondent/ State | : Shri Atanu Ghosh, Dy. G.A. |
| For Respondent No.4 | : Shri Satish Gupta, Advocate. |
| For Respondent No.5 | : Shri Kishore Narayan, Advocate. |
Hon'ble Shri Justice Rakesh Mohan Pandey Order on Board
16.07.2024
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“10.1. It is submitted that the Hon'ble Court may kindly be pleased to issue writ/writs, order/orders, direction/directions and the order dated 30.01.14 (Annex. P-1) passed by the respondent no. 4 may kindly be quashed.
10.2. It is submitted that the Hon'ble Court may kindly be pleased to issue writ/writs, order/orders, direction/directions to the respondent no. 4 to consider the case of the petitioner for his appointment on the post of electric lineman for Nagar Panchayat, Saraipali, District - Mahasamund (C.G.).
10.3. That, this Hon'ble Court may kindly be pleased to grant any other relief(s), which is deemed fit and proper in the aforesaid facts and circumstances of the case.”
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the respondents while rejecting the candidature of the petitioner. Thus, he prayed that the appointment of respondent No. 5 may be quashed and a direction may be issued to consider the claim of the petitioner for selection and appointment.
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the age.
Sd/-
(Rakesh Mohan Pandey) Judge
Nimmi
2 issues framed by the court
Whether a petitioner applying for a government post can claim age relaxation if he fails to meet the mandatory age criteria at the time of application and is not from a reserved category.
Whether the writ petition challenging the rejection of candidature due to overage should be entertained.
Nandlal Patel
State Of Chhattisgarh
Surendra Banjare
Rakesh Mohan Pandey
As recorded by the court registry
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