Case Note & Summary
The case involved a writ petition filed by the petitioner seeking a Writ of Mandamus to direct the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission and other respondents to implement the reservation policy for candidates who studied in Tamil Medium from the first standard. The petitioner contended that he was eligible for the PSTM category as he had studied in Tamil Medium throughout his education, while the selected candidates did not meet this criterion. The court noted that the petitioner had participated in the selection process but was not selected despite being qualified. The respondents argued that the selection was based on merit and that the selected candidates had higher marks. The court analyzed the applicability of the previous judgment in G.Sakthi Rao's case and determined that the selection process did not adhere to the required educational qualifications for PSTM candidates. The court ultimately directed the respondents to prepare a fresh selection list in line with the established legal principles and allowed the petitioner to be accommodated in a supernumerary post if eligible. The decision emphasized the need for adherence to the reservation policy and the educational qualifications stipulated therein.
Headnote
A) Constitutional Law - Writ of Mandamus - Implementation of Reservation Policy - Article 226 of the Constitution of India - The petitioner sought a direction for the strict implementation of reservation under the PSTM category as per the previous judgment, asserting that selected candidates did not meet the educational criteria. The court held that the selection process was not in accordance with the established legal principles and directed a fresh selection list to be prepared (Paras 21-21).
Issue of Consideration
Whether the selection of candidates under the PSTM category complied with the directions in G.Sakthi Rao's case.
Final Decision
The court allowed the writ petition, directing the first respondent to prepare a fresh selection list for the PSTM reservation in accordance with the directions given in G.Sakthi Rao's case and Act 35 of 2020. The petitioner was to be accommodated in a supernumerary post if eligible, with continuity of service from the date of joining of the last selected candidate.
Law Points
- Writ of Mandamus
- reservation policy
- PSTM category
- educational qualifications
- clarificatory amendment
