Pawan Kumar Janu v. State of Rajasthan and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
The Court consolidated writ petitions challenging non-appointment as Gram Panchayat Sahayaks. It directed the respondents to constitute a committee to hear representations regarding eligibility, merit, and experience. The Court prohibited fresh selection processes in affected areas until speaking orders are passed and stayed the renewal of existing contracts after the first term until disputes are resolved within two months.
What did the court decide?
Directions to constitute a committee to hear representations; prohibition on fresh selection; stay on contract extension/renewal until complaints are resolved; directive to complete proceedings within two months.