Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, July 15: High Court today quashed selection list of constables in photograph cadre.
The order was passed in a bunch of petitions filed by aggrieved candidates, who did not find place in the selection list of constables in photography cadre.
After hearing battery of lawyers, Justice Hasnain Massodi quashed the selection list recommended by Deputy Inspector General of Police, CID, Kashmir (Chairman, Selection Board) vide No.DIG/CID(K)/2012/85 dated 14th January 2012 and Order No.1344 of 2012 dated 11th April 2012 according approval to the select list.
The High Court also directed respondents to reframe select list at State level on the basis of merit secured by candidates, who participated in selection process, having due regard to J&K Reservation Act, 2004 and J&K Reservation Rules, 2005.
The High Court further directed the respondents to consider candidates for appointment in order of merit against 82 posts of constables in photography cadre, though not mentioned in advertisement notice, but admittedly proposed to be filled up on finalization of selection process initiated vide advertisement notice dated 1st March 2011 and re-advertise such of the vacancies as are left unfilled.
“However, selection of such private respondents, who find place in reframed select list and having regard to their place in the merit list and number of vacancies to be filled up, make grade for their appointment, shall remain intact and undisturbed”, the High Court said, adding “the exercise should be completed within four weeks”.
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