SUKHEN SEN Vs. STATE OF WEST BENGAL

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This matter was heard yesterday and today.

(2.) The petitioners were the applicants for Group-C and Group-D post in the Rampurhat College under the Burdwan University. Posts were advertised pursuant to a newspaper insertion on October 14, 2015. The last date for receipt of applications was in November 7, 2015. It was specifically mentioned in the insertion in the vernacular newspaper that the applications should be received only by way of registered post.

(3.) The petitioners participated in the selection process and were unsuccessful. The petitioners claim that during the selection process which involved Written Test and Viva- Voce examination, they came to know and found that three candidates who were close to the Principal of the Rampurhat College were going to be favoured. They further claim that the said three persons were eventually selected and issued appointment letters. They rushed to the Court immediately on January 18, 2016.