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Anju Rajput v. State of Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh HC16 Apr 2026WPS/797/2021

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Petitioner challenged rejection of her candidature for Lecturer (Biology) based on her M.Sc. degree. Both sides submitted the matter was covered by a prior decision of this Court; the Court disposed of the petition in those terms and directed consideration of her claim within 60 days.

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Petition allowed in terms of prior order; respondents directed to consider petitioner's claim for appointment to Lecturer (Biology) within 60 days.

Anju Rajput Vs State of Chhattisgarh — Service and Employment | Chhattisgarh HC (2026)

2026:CGHC:17548

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HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR

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WPS No. 797 of 2021

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1 - Anju Rajput D/o Shri M.S. Rajput Aged About 30 Years R/o In Front Of P.W.D. Rest House, Pali, District Korba Chhattisgarh., District : Korba, Chhattisgarh

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... Petitioner

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versus

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1 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through Its Secretary, School Education Department, Mantralaya, Mahanadi Bhawan, Nawa Raipur, Raipur Chhattisgarh., District : Raipur, Chhattisgarh

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2 - Principal Secretary School Education Department, Mantralaya, Mahanadi Bhawan, Nawa Raipur, Raipur Chhattisgarh., District : Raipur, Chhattisgarh

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3 - Director Directorate Of Public Instruction, Indrawati Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Raipur Chhattisgarh., District : Raipur, Chhattisgarh

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4 - Joint Director Directorate Of Public Instruction, Indrawati Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Raipur Chhattisgarh., District : Raipur, Chhattisgarh

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---- Respondents

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For petitioner : Ms. Zainab Vanak, Advocate holding the brief of Mr. Ishan Verma, Advocate For State : Mr. RCS Deo Samant, Panel Lawyer

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Hon'ble Shri Justice Rakesh Mohan Pandey

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Order on Board

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17.04.2026

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The petitioner has filed this petition seeking following relief (s) :

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“10.1 That the Hon'ble Court may kindly be pleased quash the impugned order dated 01.12.2020 (Annexure-P/1) issued by the respondent Joint Director, Directorate of Public Instruction, Raipur.

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10.2 That this Hon'ble Court may kindly be pleased to direct the respondent's authorities to

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consider the candidature of the petitioner for appointment on the post of "Lecturer (Biology) on the basis of M.Sc. (Forestry, Wildlife & Environmental Science).

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10.3 Any other interim relief deemed fit and just by this Hon'ble court may also be granted in the interest of justice.”

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At the very outset, learned counsel appearing for the parties jointly submit that the issue involved in this petition is no longer res integra and this petition is squarely covered by the judgment passed by this Court in WPS No.4125 of 2017 parties being Anupriya Chandraker Versus State of Chhattisgarh and Others which was decided on 11.08.2025.

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In the light of the submission made herein-above, this Court is of the opinion that this petition is squarely covered by the judgment rendered by this Court in WPS No.4125 of 2017 decided on 11.08.2025 in case of Anupriya Chandraker Versus State of Chhattisgarh and Others.

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Accordingly, this petition is disposed of in terms of the order passed by this Court in the case of Anupriya Chandraker (Supra). The respondent authorities are directed to consider the claim of the petitioner for appointment to the post of Lecture (Biology). The entire exercise shall be completed by the respondent authorities within a period of 60 days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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In view of above, the present petition is allowed.

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Sd/-

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(Rakesh Mohan Pandey) Judge

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Rekha

Anju Rajput v. State of Chhattisgarh

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