The Rules of The Game Principle XI

Posted on by Rudrajyoti Nath Ray

Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education’s advertisement, dated 21.07.2016, stipulated, a candidate must possess a minimum of five years’ work experience in a reputed organization engaged in computer manufacturing and maintenance. The requirement was prescribed as part of the minimum eligibility criteria for appointment. The essential eligibility criteria was neither adhered to nor consciously dispensed with. If relaxation were to be granted, it ought to have reflected in the record in clear terms. In absence of any material evidencing such excercise, it cannot be presumed, the requirement of a minimum five years’ experience stood waived. The selection and appointment cannot be sustained in law.

– Hon’ble Justice J.K. Maheshwari, Himakshi v. Rahul Verma, [Civil Appeal 5942 of 2023] decided on 20.04.2026.

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