Madras High CourtWP(MD)/7461/2022disposed of

Alagarpandi.V v. The Union Of India Rep By Its

2022-04-20Honourable Mr Justice S.M. Subramaniam3 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED:20.04.2022

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM W.P.(MD)Nos.7461 to 7464 of 2022 V.Alagarpandi ... Petitioner in W.P.No.7461/2022 Renith ... Petitioner in W.P.No.7462/2022 Sivalingam ... Petitioner in W.P.No.7463/2022 Jeeva ... Petitioner in W.P.No.7464/2022 Vs.

1.The Union of India rep. by its The Secretary to the Government of India Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi.

2.The Staff Selection Commission Rep. by its The Chairman, Block No.12 CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110 003.

3.The Regional Director, Staff Selection Commission Southern Region, 2nd Floor, EVC Sampath Building, DPI Campus College Road, Chennai 6 4.The Director General CRPF (Recruitment Branch) East Block - 07 Level-4 Sector-01 R.K.Puram, New Delhi.

5.The Director General/Authorised Officer, Office of the Director General Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Sahastra Seema Bal, Force Head Quarters East Block, RK Puram New Delhi 110 006.

... Respondents in all Petitions 1/3

COMMON PRAYER: Writ Petitions filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writs of Mandamus to direct the respondents to issue joining letter to the petitioner in the post of Contable (GD) in CAPFs/NIA/SSF and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles in the year 2018 by considering the petitioners' representation dated 09.04.2022.

(In all WPs) For Petitioners : Mr.D.S.Haroon Rasheed For Respondents : Ms.L.Victoria Gowri Assistant Solicitor General COMMON ORDER The writ of Mandamus has been filed to direct the respondents to issue joining letter to the petitioner in the post of Contable (GD) in CAPFs/NIA/SSF and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles in the year 2018 by considering the petitioners' representation dated 09.04.2022.

2. Admittedly, the petitioners were provisionally selected for appointment to the post of Constable. During verification process, the authorities competent found certain discrepancies in finger prints, signature and handwriting. In order to verify the same, the original documents are sent for Central Forensic Sciences Laboratory for obtaining report regarding the genuinety. Out of 10173 selected candidates, 12 candidates were identified and the verification was sent in respect of those candidates alone. The other candidates were issued with order of appointment.

3. The learned Assistant Solicitor General of India made a submission that the process may take another five months for getting a final report from the Central Forensic Sciences Laboratory and on receipt of the report, all appropriate action will be taken by the respondents for passing necessary orders.

4. The learned counsel for the petitioners drew the attention of this Court that in similar circumstances, some other candidates approached the High Court of Kerala and an order was passed on 06.10.2021 in W.P.(C) No.12732 of 2021 to complete the process as expeditiously as possible.

5. In view of the facts and circumstances, the respondents on receipt of the Central Forensic Sciences Laboratory report has to initiate all appropriate action, finalise the provisional selection 2/3

of the petitioners for appointment to the post of Constable. The said exercise is directed to be done as expeditiously as possible.

6. The writ petitions stand disposed of. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (AD-II) // True Copy // / /2022 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) RR To 1.The Secretary to the Government of India Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi.

2.The Staff Selection Commission Rep. by its The Chairman, Block No.12 CGO Complex, Lodhi Road,New Delhi 110 003.

3.The Regional Director, Staff Selection Commission, Southern Region, 2nd Floor, EVC Sampath Building, DPI Campus College Road, Chennai 6 4.The Director General CRPF (Recruitment Branch) East Block - 07 Level-4 Sector-01 R.K.Puram, New Delhi.

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