Case Note & Summary
The petitioner, Hariharan, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a writ of mandamus to direct the Teachers Recruitment Board (third respondent) to issue an addendum to Notification No.1 of 2025 dated 24.01.2025. He sought to apply for the post of Assistant Professor in Government Law Colleges and to participate in the selection process, including written examination, interview, and certificate verification. The petitioner had made representations on 27.01.2025 and 11.02.2025 but was unable to apply due to reasons not explicitly stated in the order. During the hearing, the Standing Counsel for the Teachers Recruitment Board placed a copy of an addendum dated 21.02.2025 on record. The addendum provided that candidates like the petitioner would be allowed to appear for the written examination for the posts of Associate Professor and Assistant Professor. The court, taking note of the addendum, disposed of the writ petition. It directed the third respondent to permit the petitioner to participate in the selection process in accordance with the addendum. The relief sought by the petitioner was effectively granted by the issuance of the addendum during the pendency of the petition. The order did not delve into the merits of the petitioner's eligibility or the earlier notification criteria, as the respondents' action had rendered further adjudication unnecessary. The court's approach reflects the principle that when the relief claimed in a writ petition is substantially met through executive action during the proceedings, the court may dispose of the petition in such terms without a detailed inquiry.
Headnote
A) Service Law - Recruitment - Writ of Mandamus - Constitution of India, 1950, Article 226 - The petitioner sought a direction to the third respondent, Teachers Recruitment Board, to issue an addendum to Notification No.1 of 2025 dated 24.01.2025 to enable his application for the post of Assistant Professor in Government Law Colleges and participation in the selection process. During hearing, the Standing Counsel for the third respondent produced an addendum dated 21.02.2025 stating that such candidates would be allowed to appear for the written examination. Held, the writ petition is disposed of in terms of the addendum, and the respondents are directed to permit the petitioner to participate in the selection process as per the addendum (Paras 1-2).
Issue of Consideration
Whether the third respondent should be directed to issue an addendum to Notification No.1 of 2025 to enable the petitioner to apply for the post of Assistant Professor in Government Law Colleges.
Final Decision
The writ petition is disposed of in light of the addendum dated 21.02.2025 issued by the third respondent. The respondents are directed to permit the petitioner to participate in the selection process as per the addendum.
Law Points
- writ of mandamus
- recruitment notification
- addendum
- teachers recruitment board
- assistant professor post
- selection process
- government law colleges
- constitutional remedy
