DEEPA E.V. versus UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

DEEPA E.V. versus UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

OBC candidates who avail age relaxation are not entitled to appointment under the general category due to express statutory and administrative instructions barring such consideration.

Parties
Appellant: Deepa E.V.; Respondents: Union of India and Ors.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
06 April 2017
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Recruitment, Reservation, OBC, Age Relaxation, General Category Appointment
Service Law Recruitment Reservation OBC Age Relaxation General Category Appointment

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Parties

Deepa E.V.

Appellant

Union of India and Ors.

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether an OBC candidate who availed age relaxation can claim appointment under the general category
  2. 2 Whether proceedings dated 1.7.1998 and Rule 9 of Export Inspection Agency (Recruitment) Rules, 1980 bar such appointment

Ratio Decidendi

OBC candidates who avail age relaxation are not entitled to appointment under the general category due to express statutory and administrative instructions barring such consideration.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Pending applications, if any, stand disposed of.
  • No orders as to costs.