Rinku Kumari @ Kumari Rinku @ Rinku Devi v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Anganbari/Anganwadi Sevika appointment dispute, Gopalganj (Centre-158, Belwa Panchayat, Vijaipur Block); ICDS Anganwadi Sevika & Sahayika Guidelines 2016, Rule 12; pending representation Annexure-12 dated 17.2.2021 before DM/DPO; no appeal opportunity absent order/communication by DPO; direction to DPO for reasoned and speaking order in 90 days hearing petitioner and selected candidate; writ disposed, appointment not cancelled.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed with a direction to the District Programme Officer, Gopalganj (respondent no.6) to pass a reasoned and speaking order on the petitioner's representation (Annexure-12) within 90 days from completion of appearance of all concerned parties, after hearing the petitioner and the selected candidate (respondent no.10); the appointment of respondent no.10 was not cancelled and no direct appointment of the petitioner was made.