Nishi Kanta Roy and 9 Ors. v. the State of Assam and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
This order dismisses a writ petition seeking appointment as Assistant Teacher. The petitioner was on a select list but it lacked Director authentication. The court upheld the State's right not to fill posts and dismissed the petition as issues were finally settled by a Division Bench.
What did the court decide?
Dismissal of the writ petition seeking appointment as Assistant Teacher.
What the court decided
GAHC010009442012
THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT (HIGH COURT OF ASSAM, NAGALAND, MIZORAM AND ARUNACHAL PRADESH)
Case No. : WP(C)/5217/2012
NISHI KANTA ROY and 9 ORS S/O LT. SAROMOHAN ROY VILLSOULMARI, P.O. KACHARIGHAT, DIST. DHUBRI, ASSAM,
- 2: MONOWARA BEGUM
- 3: JOYNAB KHATOON
- 4: ABDUL MOTIN KHANDAKAR
- 5: JOYNAL ABEDIN
- 6: ALI HUSSAIN
- 7: SULTANA REGIA
- 8: DELBAR HUSSAIN
- 9: MOHIRUDDIN PRAMANIK
10: PRITIKONA GHOS
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioner, who was selected but not authenticated by the Director of Elementary Education, has a right to appointment.
Whether the state can refuse to fill the post after selection in accordance with revised criteria.
Whether the writ petition is maintainable in view of the earlier settlement of issues by the State.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Nishi Kanta Roy and 9 ors
- respondent
The State of Assam and ors
Coram
Manash Ranjan Pathak
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
- Court
- Gauhati HC
- Decided on
- · January
- Registered
- Case no.
- WP(C)/5217/2012
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