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44. Respondent Nos.3 to 22 filed separate counter affidavit, denying material allegations in various paragraphs by way of para-wise denial in Paragraph Nos.14 to 22 of the counter affidavit, which needs no reiteration. Respondent Nos.3 to 22 admitted about earlier valuation of the answer scripts by digital method and allowing W.P.No.11000 of 2021 & batch on 01.10.2021, where a direction was issued to evaluate the answer scripts by traditional method i.e manual valuation.

(2) Did Respondent Nos.1 & 2 conduct evaluations of the answer scripts for the main examination of Group-I on two separate occasions, thereby potentially violating the established rules for script valuation? If so, does this constitute irregularity or illegality? Consequently, should the published list be retracted? POINT Nos.1 & 2:

64. The term "digital valuation" may seem reminiscent of the sophisticated automated evaluation systems employed in numerous public examinations, such as those managed by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) for High Court staff selection or by Y.S.R. Health University for annual exams. However, it's important to distinguish that the method described NV,J W.P.No.15701 of 2022 & batch here diverges from true digital evaluation practices. In this context, although termed "digital valuation," it's more accurate to view it as an adaptation of traditional manual valuation methods rather than a genuine digital assessment process. Unlike fully automated digital evaluations, which are becoming increasingly prevalent, this method involves a different approach. Specifically, original manual answer scripts submitted by candidates are either scanned or reproduced as photocopies. These digitized or copied versions are then forwarded to the relevant examiners for assessment. As a result, the evaluation process is conducted based on these replicated copies of the candidates' original manual scripts. In essence, while labeled as "digital valuation," this process primarily serves as a means of digitizing physical scripts for distribution to examiners, enabling remote assessment while retaining reliance on manual evaluation principles. Therefore, it's crucial to understand that this method represents a hybrid approach rather than a fully automated digital evaluation system.