In a recent landmark decision, the Delhi High Court addressed the issue of weightage distribution in the selection process. The court’s ruling has significant implications for all parties involved, including the petitioners in W.P.(C) 6047/2020 and applicant no. 1 in O.A. No 663/2014. Stay tuned to learn more about the details of this important judgment.
Facts
- The petitioners in W.P.(C) 6047/2020, applicant nos. 1 and 5 in O.A. No 663/2014, to be considered for appointment under OBC and SC category respectively.
- 85% weightage to be given to marks in the written examination and 15% weightage to the interview for the petitioners.
- Implementation of SAURABH BANERJEE, J (ORAL) formula for selection process.
- Only two additional candidates to be accommodated through supernumerary posts as consented by the respondents.
- The FAC (Original Names) argues that the writ petitions should be dismissed due to lack of merit.
- The FAC believes that the petitioners have failed to provide sufficient evidence to support their claims.
- He further states that the allegations made in the writ petitions are baseless and unfounded.
- The FAC prays for the dismissal of the writ petitions.
Arguments
- The Petitioner argues that it is not possible to accommodate any further candidates at this stage through a supernumerary post.
Analysis
- The course adopted by the learned Tribunal was considered impermissible
- Submissions of learned counsel for the parties were taken into account
- The records were perused before reaching a decision
- Court has not expressed any opinion on the weightage distribution of written examination and interview (85% to 15%).
- Tribunal’s decision on weightage should have been applied to all candidates, not just two petitioners.
- Unequal treatment in weightage distribution for candidates is against the Constitution of India.
Decision
- Petitioners in W.P.(C) 6047/2020 allowed to continue in service as Education Officers until the Tribunal decides on OA again
- Appellate remedies to be followed after Tribunal’s decision
- Formula for granting weightage to be applied uniformly
- Revision of the decision for O.A. No. 663/2014
Case Title: HARI NIWAS AND ANR Vs. UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION AND ORS (2024:DHC:4030-DB)
Case Number: W.P.(C)-12907/2021
