PRAYAGRAJ: A waitlisted candidate has no absolute right for being considered for appointment and that a waitlist cannot be for an indefinite period, Allahabad high court has ruled.Dismissing a petition filed by Nitish Maurya and four others, Justice Saurabh Shyam Shamshery said in its order in November, “It is well settled that a person in waiting list has no absolute right for consideration to get appointed as well as that a waiting list cannot remain in existence for unlimited period or a particular selection process cannot remain pending for unlimited period.”The petitioners had participated in a selection process for posts of assistant teachers (LT Grade) in privately managed, recognized and aided higher secondary schools advertised by Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Service Selection Board, Prayagraj. Initially, petitioners did not appear in the merit list or the waiting list.The petitioners approached the high court where directions were issued to the Board to fill up all vacancies in the state through the procedure detailed by the court. The state preferred a special appeal against the order of the single-judge bench wherein it was ordered that all vacancies be filled up by the selected candidates who had not joined anywhere and also by waitlisted candidates by giving them options to choose regarding placement in such institutions/colleges. Accordingly, a fresh panel of candidates was to be prepared.Secretary, UP Secondary Education Service Selection Board, Prayagraj, issued a communication to director of education (secondary) regarding counselling on vacant posts under the waiting list and thereafter the process was completed with the counselling the selected candidates as well. Subsequently, an order was passed stating that there was no need to modify the earlier waitlist. This order was challenged before the HC.About the AuthorRajesh Kumar PandeyA legal eagle stationed in Sangam city. Has been covering news reports originating out of Allahabad high court for TOI for over a decade. Have reported several landmark judgments, besides the visit of luminaries — from the PM to CJIs.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos”No Control Over Minority Violence In Bangladesh…”: Former Indian Envoy Slams Yunus Govt“Infamous For His Tour With Anti-National Propaganda”: BJP Rips Rahul Gandhi Over Vietnam VisitInqilab Moncho To March Nationwide Seeking Justice For Sharif Osman Hadi14 Naxals Neutralized In Sukma And Bijapur As Security Forces Launch Anti-Maoist OperationHimachal College Horror: Student Dies After Alleging Sexual Harassment, RaggingIndia Reveals First Vande Bharat Sleeper Offering Faster Overnight Travel On Kolkata-Guwahati LineHindu Businessman Khokon Das, Hacked And Set Ablaze By Mob in Bangladesh, Dies 3 Days After Attack‘Slavery Destroys Heritage’: PM Modi’s Big Message After Unveiling Sacred Buddha Piprahwa RelicsBCCI Asks KKR To Release Bangladesh Player From IPL After Outrage Over Attacks On Hindu MinoritiesGovt Sends Notice To Elon Musk’s X On Grok AI Chatbot Misuse, IT Ministry Seeks Action Report123PhotostoriesHow to make protein-rich Rajma and Soya Kebab for snackingTop 9 cabbage dishes from around the world5 health facts about the world’s number one longevity food5 most photographed natural monuments in the world to explore in 20265 best Indian forests to see wild Asian elephants in JanuaryKrystle D’Souza’s roles that defined her TV career: ‘Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai’ to ‘Belan Wali Bahu’:TV celebrities’ cutest baby name choices: From Bharti Singh-Harsh Limbachiyaa’s Gola to Nakuul Mehta-Jankee Parekh’s Sufi and Rumi8 short and engaging books you can read in a single day8 traditional and comforting Maharashtrian rice dishes that are worth a tryTravel trend 2026: 5 destinations in Asia perfect for slow travel and ‘quietcations’123Hot PicksOperation SindoorVande Bharat Sleeper TrainJanuary Bank holidayGold rate todayIncome Tax RefundBahrain Golden Visa 2025Bank Holidays DecemberTop TrendingSan Francisco 49ersBrittany MahomesNoah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield Net WorthWayne Gretzky Daughter Net WorthSidney Crosby LifestyleLeBron James vs Stephen Curry Net WorthTom BradyLeBron James WifeCam ThomasCharlie Kirk
PRAYAGRAJ: A waitlisted candidate has no absolute right for being considered for appointment and that a waitlist cannot be for an indefinite period, Allahabad high court has ruled.Dismissing a petition filed by Nitish Maurya and four others, Justice Saurabh Shyam Shamshery said in its order in November, “It is well settled that a person in waiting list has no absolute right for consideration to get appointed as well as that a waiting list cannot remain in existence for unlimited period or a particular selection process cannot remain pending for unlimited period.”The petitioners had participated in a selection process for posts of assistant teachers (LT Grade) in privately managed, recognized and aided higher secondary schools advertised by Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Service Selection Board, Prayagraj. Initially, petitioners did not appear in the merit list or the waiting list.The petitioners approached the high court where directions were issued to the Board to fill up all vacancies in the state through the procedure detailed by the court. The state preferred a special appeal against the order of the single-judge bench wherein it was ordered that all vacancies be filled up by the selected candidates who had not joined anywhere and also by waitlisted candidates by giving them options to choose regarding placement in such institutions/colleges. Accordingly, a fresh panel of candidates was to be prepared.Secretary, UP Secondary Education Service Selection Board, Prayagraj, issued a communication to director of education (secondary) regarding counselling on vacant posts under the waiting list and thereafter the process was completed with the counselling the selected candidates as well. Subsequently, an order was passed stating that there was no need to modify the earlier waitlist. This order was challenged before the HC.
