Sumandeep Kaur v. State Of Punjab And ORS

IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATES OF PUNJAB AND

HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP No.23703 of 2016 (O&M) Date of Decision.29.09.2022 Sumandeep Kaur

...Petitioner

Vs State of Punjab and others

...Respondents

CORAM:HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE JAISHREE THAKUR

Present:

Mr. D.S. Pheruman, Advocate for the petitioner.

Mr. Mohit Kapoor, Addl. A.G., Punjab.

-.- JAISHREE THAKUR J. (ORAL) The petitioner herein had applied for the post of Constable under SC (M&B) Category in pursuance to Advertisement No.1 of 2016 dated 31.05.2016 in District Police Cadre (Female). Though the petitioner and the last selected candidate in District Police Cadre (Female) had obtained equal marks i.e. 26 marks, she could not be offered appointment being junior in age, in view of Clause 6 of Standing Order No.1/2006 issued by the Director General of Police, Punjab on the subject of recruitment of Constable (Male/Female) in District Police Cadre and Armed Police Cadre Police, which provides that while preparing a combined final merit list, in the event of two candidates securing equal marks, a candidate senior in age shall be accorded preference. The date of birth of the petitioner is 08.03.1995 and the date of birth of last selected candidate in District Police Cadre (Female) is 09.06.1992, thus, concededly the petitioner is junior in age.

In view of the aforesaid facts and circumstances, the instant petition stands dismissed, being devoid of merit. (JAISHREE THAKUR) JUDGE September 29, 2022 Pankaj* Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No PANKAJ KUMAR 2022.09.30 13:58 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document