The Calcutta High Court denied a plea seeking relaxation of recruitment guidelines, stating that the scope for court interference in such matters is very limited. The court emphasized that recruitment rules must be followed as laid down and any changes to these guidelines fall under the purview of the concerned authorities, not the judiciary.
Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court denied the petition of a candidate seeking selection as a constable in the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) due to not meeting the required height criteria.
Justice Arindam Mukherjee stated that the court has limited scope to interfere with the results of the physical standard test (PST) in such cases.
Justice Mukherjee remarked that there was no reason to interfere with the PST result as requested by the petitioner, who had not met the height requirement in both the selection process and a subsequent review.
The petitioner, Harun Miah, sought to be considered for the constable (general duty) recruitment process for 2024, claiming his height of 169.4 cm should qualify him under the guidelines for recruitment medical examinations published in May 2015.
These guidelines state that candidates falling short of the minimum height requirement may receive a 0.5 cm relaxation.
However, the employment notice specified a minimum height of 170 cm. The court observed that even with this relaxation, the petitioner’s height remains insufficient. The Union government’s lawyers countered that the 2015 guidelines cited by the petitioner only apply to medical examinations and not the PST stage.
They emphasized that height relaxations are applicable only to Scheduled Tribes or certain categories, which include minimum heights below 170 cm.
The lawyers argued against granting the petitioner any relaxation, warning that it could damage the entire selection process defined by expert bodies.
A constable in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) plays a critical role in maintaining national security, public order, and internal peace. The CAPF operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs in India and consists of multiple specialized forces.
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The selection process for a constable in the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) is rigorous and designed to ensure that only the most suitable candidates are chosen. It typically involves several stages, including a written examination to test the candidate’s knowledge and aptitude, a physical efficiency test (PET) to assess physical fitness, and a physical standard test (PST) to ensure they meet the required physical measurements.
This is followed by a medical examination to verify overall health and fitness for service. Finally, candidates must undergo document verification and, in some cases, an interview or personality test. Each stage of the process is crucial in identifying candidates who are physically, mentally, and emotionally prepared to serve in challenging and dynamic environments.
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