Authority: High Court of Uttarakhand at Nainital
Order Date: 21 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Vindeshvar Kumar, who participated in the selection process for the post of Instructor (Fitter) conducted by the Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (USSSC).
- Respondents: 1) State of Uttarakhand, 2) Directorate of Training and Employment, 3) Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission.
- Nature of Proceeding: Writ Petition (Service Single No. 1924 of 2026) filed seeking a direction that the petitioner’s claim for appointment under the Diploma/Degree category be considered, as his name appeared in the second provisional merit list but was not recommended for appointment.
- Petitioner’s Qualifications: Holds an Interim National Trade Certificate from Nelard Krishna I.T.C., Greater Noida, Gautam Budh Nagar, and a National Craft Instructor Certificate from the Central Training Institute for Instructors, Guindy, Chennai.
- Counsel: Mr. Narendra Bali (petitioner), Mr. Anil Dabral (Additional C.S.C.) with Mr. Narayan Dutt (Standing Counsel for the State), and Mr. Shailendra Nauriyal (counsel for respondent No.3).
Court’s Observations & Directions
- The Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the petition, disposed of the writ petition by allowing the petitioner to make a representation to respondent No.3 (USSSC) within ten (10) days from the date of the order.
- The respondent commission is directed to take a decision on the representation within eight (8) weeks thereafter, as per applicable law.
- The pending application related to the petition is also disposed of.
Final Outcome
- petitioner Vindeshvar Kumar is granted a ten‑day window to submit his representation to the Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission.
- The commission must render its decision on the representation within eight weeks.
- No substantive judgment on the merits of the appointment claim is made; the matter proceeds administratively.
Topics: Legal Procedure, Public Service Recruitment