AIIMS Rishikesh Recruitment Order Dismissed

Authority: Hon'ble Pankaj Purohit, J.

Order Date: 15.06.2026

Case Overview

• Parties: The petitioner (unnamed) filed a petition against the Recruitment Cell of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh (respondent no.3) and the Union of India (respondent nos.1 and 3).
• Nature of Proceeding: Petition seeking quashing of the recruitment order dated 04.04.2026 and ancillary reliefs.
• Key Allegations/Issues: The petitioner argued that the recruitment order should be set aside; however, the court examined jurisdictional competence.
• Observations & Reasoning: The court observed that the relief sought falls squarely within the jurisdiction of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) created under the Administrative Tribunal Act, 1985. It further noted that sub‑section (3) of Section 14 of the Act applies to the autonomous body AIIMS Rishikesh by virtue of the Notification dated 22 June 2017 issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.
• Directions: The petitioner was directed to approach the CAT for redressal, as an alternative efficacious remedy exists.

Final Outcome

• The petition is dismissed in its entirety.
• Any pending applications, if any, are also dismissed.
• The petitioner retains the right to approach the Central Administrative Tribunal for the grievance.

Topics: Legal Remedy, Administrative Tribunal