Petitioners challenged their dismissal in a BSF typing test alleging non-compliance with the advertised KDPH evaluation method. The Court accepted respondent clarification that the SOP and KDPH method were followed, disposing the petitions.
None. Petitions disposed of pending clarification of respondents which was subsequently provided.
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AMIT KUMAR .....Petitioner ASHOK KUMAR YADAV ..... Petitioner MANOJ KUMAR YADAV ..... Petitioner DEEPAK ..... Petitioner RAMPAL ..... Petitioner PRAVEEN KUMAR ..... Petitioner HEMANT KUMAR ..... Petitioner DINESH KUMAR ..... Petitioner AMIT KUMAR ..... Petitioner NAVEEN KUMAR ..... Petitioner SUNIL KUMAR ..... Petitioner GOVIND SHARMA ..... Petitioner VIKASH SINGH ..... Petitioner SANDEEP ..... Petitioner RAHUL ..... Petitioner Through: Mr.Dibya Nishant and Mr.Gautam Mann, Advocates.
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UNION OF INDIA AND ANR. ..... Respondents Through: Mr.Sanjeev Sabharwal, Advocate with Mr.Hem Kumar and Ms. Simmee Kumari, Advocates in W.P.(C) 10501/2017, W.P.(C) 10532/2017, W.P.(C) 10636/2017, W.P.(C) 10638/2017, W.P.(C) 10647/2017, W.P.(C) 10661/2017 and W.P.(C) 10662/2017 . Ms. Kailash Golani, Advocate in W.P.(C) 10533/2017, W.P.(C) 10604/2017, W.P.(C) 10641/2017, W.P.(C) 10642/2017, W.P.(C) 10643/2017, W.P.(C) 10644/2017, W.P.(C) 10663/2017 and W.P.(C) 10668/2017
CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE HIMA KOHLI HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE PRATIBHA RANI
O R D E R % 04.01.2018
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“7.2(ii)(B) TYPING TEST FOR HC(MIN) To assess the speed of 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi, a passage of 600/500 words in English/Hindi respectively (Typed in double space) is given for typing for 10 minutes. (35 w.p.m. and 30 w.p.m. correspond to 10500 KDPH/ 9000 KDPH on an average of 5 key depressions for each words). Then total words typed out and mistakes therein will be worked out as per details given below:-
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and Mouse for Transcription of shorthand passage/Typing Test. Note (ii) 10% mistakes are allowed. In other words if a candidate types out 10% mistakes or less, full marks will be given taking in view the portion of material typed by him. For excess mistakes, 10 words for each mistake will be subtracted from the total words typed out. Example for determining the Speed:-
| _Total words typed out in 10 minutes _ | : | 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Total mistakes | : | 45 |
| Less 10% mistakes allowed | : | 40 |
| Balance | : | 05 mistakes |
| Total speed | : | 400-50 (5x10) |
| : | 350 words | |
| : | 350 divided by 10 minute. =@ 35w.p.m. |
Note (iii) Typewriting and shorthand test may continue for next date(s) according to number of candidates and availability of Computers.
Passage of typing paper and typed papers (should be printed out) of candidates should be withdrawn immediately from the candidates after completion of their typing test and it should be ensured by all board officers that, they are not taken out of the examination hall at any circumstances. Similarly all shorthand test papers of the candidates tested for the post of ASI(Steno), should also be collected immediately after the test.
Authority competent to detail B.O.O., will also make arrangements for maximum number of Computers alongwith its accessories, printer, Computer stationary and other Adm. back up. The computers for the test must have maximum Hindi fonts installed in it and bilingual (English/ Hindi) Keyboards.
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the mistakes committed in terms of para 7.2 (ii) B of the SOP. He also refers to a certificate dated 18.12.2017, issued by the Dy. Inspector General, SHQ, BSF, SGNR, that declares that the typing test papers of candidates during the 2nd phase examination for recruitment to the post of Head Constable (Ministerial) in the BSF held at Jodhpur between 11.09.2017 to 16.09.2017, were checked up as per the instructions set out in the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) dated 18.09.2014, circulated by BSF.
HIMA KOHLI, J
PRATIBHA RANI, J
JANUARY 04, 2018 na/ap
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether BSF adhered to the advertised Key Depression Per Hour (KDPH) procedure for evaluating typing test results for the post of Head Constable (Ministerial).
Amit Kumar and others
Union of India
Hima Kohli
Pratibha Rani
As recorded by the court registry
A petition under Article 226 of the Constitution asking a High Court to issue a writ against the State or a public authority in a civil matter.
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