Authority: High Court of Uttarakhand at Nainital
Order Date: 21 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Sataypal Saini, holder of a National Trade Certificate from Government Industrial Training Institute, Haridwar, participated in the selection for the post of Instructor (Fitter) conducted by the Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission.
- Respondents: State of Uttarakhand; Directorate of Training and Employment; Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (the selecting body).
- Saini’s name appeared in the second provisional merit list but was not recommended for appointment; he filed Writ Petition Service Single No.1922 of 2026 seeking a direction for appointment under the Diploma/Degree category.
- The Court noted the record and, without expressing any opinion on the merits, disposed of the petition.
Final Outcome
- The Court permitted the petitioner to make a representation to the Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission within ten days of the order.
- The Commission must decide on the representation within eight weeks thereafter, as per law.
- The pending application was also disposed of.
Topics: Legal Procedure, Public Service Recruitment