UNION OF INDIA Vs. SUBHASH PRATAP

JUDGEMENT

(1.) By means of present writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, petitioners have challenged judgment and order dated 11.4.2011 passed by Central Administrative Tribunal, Allahabad Bench, Allahabad (hereinafter referred to as 'Tribunal') in Original Application (hereinafter referred to as O.A.) No. 1323 of 2011 (Subhash Pratap Vs. Union of India and others) whereby Tribunal has allowed above-mentioned O.A. preferred by applicant-respondent.

(2.) We have heard Sri Ashok Kumar Pandey, learned counsel appearing for petitioners and Sri Anand Kumar, learned counsel appearing for applicant-respondent.

(3.) Perusal of record shows that Railway Board declared its policy for grant of appointment under the Sports Quota vide letter No. E(sports) 2007/policy/3 dated 30.03.2007. Paragraph 5 of abovenoted Railway Board's order provides for age limit. Paragraph 5.2 provides for recruitment through open advertisement. Paragraph 6 provides for minimum educational qualification and paragraph 7.1 provides for procedure for recruitment under Talent Scouting Category. For ready reference Paragraphs 5, 6 and 7 of Railway Board's Circular dated 30.03.2007 are reproduced herein under: