Kerala Public Service Commission vs R.Anilkumar on 10 October, 2012
Surprisingly, though the judgment in
Anilkumar's case was rendered on 2.4.2013, Ext P5 show
cause notice was issued by the Commission only on
14.11.2014. Another relevant aspect to be considered is that
in Ext P4 memorandum, under which the petitioner was
appointed, it has been specifically spelt out that the
appointment of the candidate is subject to Rule 3(c) of the
Kerala State and Subordinate Services Rules. Further, even
in Ext P7, the Commission has not stated that cancellation of
the advice for appointment is effected, in exercise of the
power under Rule 22 of the Kerala Public Service Commission
Rules of Procedure. After a careful scrutiny of the relevant
provisions and the precedents on the point, the only
conclusion that can be arrived at is that the Public Service
Commission cannot cancel the advice for appointment of a
candidate after the period of one year prescribed in the first
proviso to Rule 3(c) of the Kerala State and Subordinate
Services Rules, otherwise than in a case where fraud is
alleged against the candidate. Therefore, the answer to the
second question is found in favour of the petitioner.
Consequently, Ext P7 is quashed.