SUMAN Vs. STATE OF RAJASTHAN

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Heard learned counsel for the parties.

(2.) The present writ petition has been filed with the prayer that the respondents may be directed to continue the petitioner on the post of Vocational Trainer/Teacher (Tourism and Hospitality) and she may not be replaced by another set of Vocational Trainer (Contractual Employee).

(3.) Briefly, the facts noted in the present writ petition are that the respondent No.5 invited Open Competitive Bid (OCB) for implementation of 'Vocationalisation of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Programme' in 1509 schools and 'Vocational Training (for out of school children)' in 11 schools. In pursuance of the Open Competitive Bid made by the respondent No.5, the petitioner, considering herself eligible and possessing the qualification of Senior Secondary, BA and B.Ed., applied for the post of Vocational Trainer in Tourism and Hospitality and got appointment at Shri Achal Das Bagrecha Government Senior Secondary School, Salawas, District Jodhpur. After joining on the post, the petitioner was discharging her duties with utmost satisfaction of the respondents. While the petitioner was discharging her duties, the respondents again invited 'Open Competitive Bids (OCB)' on 18/5/2022. In the Bid dtd. 18/5/2022, the educational qualification prescribed for the post of 'Vocational Trainer in the Trade of Tourism and Hospitality Management' was prescribed Diploma/Degree in Hotel Management from a recognized Institute/ University, with at least five years' work/teaching experience in Food and Beverage service including one year as supervisory capacity in a classified Hotel or Facility Management Company. The relaxation was provided in the age/experience. The petitioner although applied in pursuance of the bid proceedings dtd. 18/5/2022, however, her candidature was not considered and was rejected on the ground that she does not possess the requisite qualification to hold the post of 'Vocational Trainer/Teacher (Tourism and Hospitality). Hence, the present writ petition has been filed.