Partly allowed
Suresh Kumar.B v. the Kerala Public Service Commission
Kerala HCWP(C)/36709/2008
Case brief
AI extract
What is this about?
Petitioners challenged the inclusion of candidates with higher qualifications (Diploma/Degree) in the Kerala Water Authority Operator recruitment list. The court held that KPSC cannot unilaterally declare such qualifications equivalent under Special Rules unless expressly authorized.
What did the court decide?
Acknowledged current appointments; directed modification of future rank list to exclude candidates not possessing prescribed National Trade Certificate qualifications.