Abhimanyu Singh vs Union Of India on 19 April, 2011
15. These guidelines/norms/instructions clearly stipulate that if the candidates, who have passed matriculation examination are available for selection to the posts of EDDA, the selection should be made by the Selection Committee on the basis of the marks obtained by the candidates in preferential qualification (i.e. matriculation) and in the absence of matriculation candidates, the selection has to be made on the basis of essential qualification viz. 8th standard. It appears that CAT as well as the High Court, both have lost sight of the object and import of the guidelines/norms/instructions dated 21.7.1998 (sic 21.11.1997) laid down by a competent authority. CAT is not competent to lay down criteria for the selection and appointment to the post of EDDA. It is the prerogative and authority of the employer to lay down suitable service conditions to the respective posts.