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Ravi Kumar v. The Union of India through the Secretary

Patna HC17 Feb 2022CWJC/9263/2021

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This petition sought a direction to the Staff Selection Commission to appoint petitioners as Constables based on a Minister's statement regarding increased vacancies. The court dismissed the claim, holding that a Minister's statement does not entitle the petitioner to such a direction and they should approach the competent authority via representation.

What did the court decide?

Direction to appoint petitioners as Constables (G.D.) in para Military Forces based on Minister's statement.

Ravi Kumar Vs The Union of India through the Secretary — Service and Employment | Patna HC (2022)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.9263 of 2021

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Ravi Kumar son of Sri Dhan Bahadur Singh resident of Village Amauna Tola, P.s. - Bikramganj, District- Rohtas (Bihar).

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Rohit Kumar son of Sri Vijay Kumar Singh Roll No. 3206647431, resident of Village - Barhara, P.S. - Charpokhari, District - Bhojpur (Bihar).

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Sunny Kumar S/o Sri Raj Kumar Singh Roll No. 3206330214, Resident of Village - Dhauri, P.S. - Sahar, District- Bhojpur (Bihar)

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Vishnu Kant Singh son of Sri Ram Kant Singh Roll No. 3206305404, resident of Village - Mangura, P.S. - Jagdishpur, District- Bhojpur (Bihar).

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Vivek Kumar Singh son of Sheo Bachan Singh resident of village - Natwar, P.S. - Natwar, District- Rohtas (Bihar).

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Pragati Kumari son of Sri Ashok Kumar Singh Roll No. 3206646126, Resident of Village - Sheopur, P.S. Bikramganj, District- Bhojpur (Bihar).

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Pramod Kumar son of Dasrath Prasad Roll No. 6204201725, Resident of village - Bikramganj, P.S. - Bikramganj, District- Rohtas (Bihar).

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Ravi Kumar son of Late Ramjee Singh Roll No. 6206031505, Resident of Village - Ratwan, P.S. - Baghaila, District- Rohtas (Bihar).

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Daya Shankar Paswan son of Sri Ram Niwas Paswan resident of Village - Pawara, P.S. - Suryapura, District- Rohtas (Bihar).

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... ... Petitioner/s

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Versus

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The Union of India through the Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India.

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The Chairman, Staff Selection Commission Block No. 12, C.G.O. complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.

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The Chairman, Staff Selection Commission Block No. 12, C.G.O. Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.

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The Deputy Inspector General (Recruitment) Central Reserve Police Force, East Block Level 04 Sector - 01, R.K. Puram, New Delhi - 110066.

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... ... Respondent/s

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Appearance :

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For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Ranjeet Tiwary, Advocate For the Respondent/s : Dr. K.N. Singh, ASG Mr. Shyam Bihari Singh, CGC

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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE P. B. BAJANTHRI ORAL JUDGMENT

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Date : 17-02-2022

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This matter is heard via video conferencing due to cir-

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cumstances prevailing on account of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

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Patna High Court CWJC No.9263 of 2021 dt.17-02-2022 2/2

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In the instant petition, petitioner has prayed for the fol-

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lowing relief(s):-

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“(i) For direction be issued to the respondent No. 2 the Chairman Staff Selection Commission to appoint the petitioners who have completed entire selection process on the post of Constable (G.D.) in para Military Forces in consonance with increasedvacancies1,11,000/-as declared by the Hon'ble Minister (Stan) Ministry of Home Affairs Mr. Nityanand Rai in his speech in the Parliament.

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(ii) For any other relief or reliefs as your Lordships may deem fit and proper in the facts and Circumstances of the case.”

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The petitioner’s claim is with reference to statement

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made by the Hon’ble Minister, Ministry of Home Affairs in the Parliament and gist of a news item in the newspaper, petitioner is not entitle to a direction to the State Government.

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Accordingly, the present petition stands dismissed reserving liberty to the petitioner to file appropriate representation before the competent authority.

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(P. B. Bajanthri, J)

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Vikash/-

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