ASHOK DAVE Vs. STATE OF RAJASTHAN

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THIS case raises an important question about the interpretation of rule 15 of the Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services (Combined Competitive Examination by Direct Recruitment) Rules, 1962.

(2.) ASHOK Dave, the petitioner appeared in these examinations conducted by the Rajasthan Public Service Commission and was declared successful having obtained 136th position in the list, called the merit list, published by the Public Service Commission on 20 8. 80 in Rajasthan Rajpatra Dated 9. 10. 80 (Part VII) pages 328, 329 and 330. The caption of the list is as under:- "rajasthan Rajya Sevayen Sanyukt Pratiyogi Pariksha, 1979 S. No. Roll No. Merit List. X X X 136 - 571 Prov ). "

(3.) THE question, therefore, convassed by Mr. Calla the learned counsel for the petitioner is that: once the petitioner is declared meritorious, as per the merit list published by the R. P. S. C. he cannot be deprived of his valuable right of appointment in any of the 8 services, when those candidates who are less meritorious are given appointments. This is so, argued Mr. Calla, even though a candidate fails to give all the preferences and gives only a few preferences.