Authority: High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur

Order Date: 06.07.2026

Case Overview

  • Petition No.: WPS No. 3965 of 2022 filed by Vinita Singh, 33‑year‑old resident of Plot No. 52, Vedant Nagar, Umarpoti, District Durg, Chhattisgarh.
  • Respondents: (1) State of Chhattisgarh through the Secretary, Department of School Education; (2) Joint Director, Office of Joint Director (Education) Durg; (3) Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (CPEB) through its Chairman.
  • Reliefs sought: (i) Call for entire records; (ii) Issue a writ/mandamus directing respondents to give another opportunity to verify her educational documents and include her in the selection/appointment process for the post of Teacher – Mathematics (T‑cadre) in Durg Division; (iii) Alternatively, direct Respondent 1 to decide the representation dated 19.05.2022; (iv) Any other appropriate relief.
  • Background: The petitioner applied for the post of Teacher – Mathematics (T‑cadre) under the advertisement issued by CPEB in 2019. After the examination, she was scheduled to appear for document verification between 06‑05‑2022 and 13‑05‑2022, but the notice was served only on 15‑05‑2022, causing her to miss the slot.
  • Respondents’ position: The petitioner was later given another chance; she was informed on 15‑09‑2022 and appeared before the concerned authority on 19‑09‑2022. Verification revealed she had secured less than 50 % marks in her graduation, rendering her ineligible under the Recruitment Rules, 2019. Consequently, her candidature was rejected by order dated 19‑09‑2022.
  • The State’s return filed on 03‑08‑2023 annexed the 19‑09‑2022 order as Annexure R‑3. The petitioner did not challenge or question the eligibility finding.
  • Court’s reasoning: Since the petitioner’s candidature had already been examined and rejected, and no challenge to the 19‑09‑2022 order was made, there is no ground for interference.

Final Outcome

  • The writ petition is dismissed as devoid of merit. No relief is granted to the petitioner.

Topics: Teacher Recruitment, Legal Remedy