1 HN, J W.P.No.4225_2014 APHC010275932014 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3457] TUESDAY,THE TWENTY SEVENTH DAY OF JANUARY TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY SIX PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N WRIT PETITION NO: 4225/2014 Between: 1. SUPRIYA DONIPATI, GUNTUR, W/O. L.S.C. PRAKASH, AGED 31 YEARS, DOOR NO. 26-38-172, 11/3, A.T. AGRAHARAM, GUNTUR- 522004. ...PETITIONER AND 1. BANK OF BARODA CORPORATE CENTER, REPRESENTED BY ITS CHAIRMAN AND MANAGING DIRECTOR, C-26, G-BLOCK, BANDRA KURIA COMPLEX, BANDRA (E), MUMBAI-400051. MAHARASHTRA STATE. 2. THE GENERAL MANAGER HRM, BANK OF BARODA, CORPORATE CENTER, C-26, G-BLOCK, BANDRA KURIA COMPLEX, BANDRA (E), MUMBAI-400051. MAHARASHTRA STATE 3. THE DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER HRM, BANK OF BARODA, CORPORATE CENTER, C-26, G-BLOCK, BANDRA KURIA COMPLEX, BANDRA (E), MUMBAI-400051. MAHARASHTRA STATE. 4. BANK OF BARODA, GUNTUR BRANCH, REPRESENTED BY BRANCH MANAGER, PB NO. 110, RAJIV GANDHI BHAVAN, GUNTUR - 522004. 5. MANIPAL UNIVERSITY, REP. BY ITS REGISTRAR, MANIPAL, EDU, MADHAV NAGAR, MANIPAL -576104, KARNATAKA STATE. ...RESPONDENT(S): 2 HN, J W.P.No.4225_2014 Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased toto issue an appropriate Writ or order or direction particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandam declaring the action of the respondents 1 to 3 in not absorbing in1the respondent bank as Probationary Officer even after successful completion of one year Post Graduate Diploma in Banking and Finance, as arbitrary, illegal and contrary to the provisions of Article 14 and 16 of Constitution of India and to pass. IA NO: 1 OF 2014(WPMP 5218 OF 2014 Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to consider case for absorption in the bank in the post of Probationary Officers by considering the representation dated 14.12.2013, pending disposal of the writ petition and to pass. IA NO: 1 OF 2020 Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased Pleased to Fix and Early Hearing date, and pass Counsel for the Petitioner: 1. MOHD ISLAMUDDIN ANSARI Counsel for the Respondent(S): 1. V UMA DEVI 3 HN, J W.P.No.4225_2014 THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N WRIT PETITION NO: 4225 of 2014 ORDER: 1. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is aggrieved by the inaction on the part of respondent Nos.1 to 3 in not absorbing the petitioner in the respondent bank as a Probationary Officer even after completion of one year of the Post Graduate Diploma in Banking and Finance. The learned counsel further submits that the petitioner had applied for selection and admission to the IV batch of the PG Diploma course and spent about Rs.4,00,000/- towards completion of the course. It is also submitted that, the petitioner’s request, an educational loan was extended to her. It is further submitted that the petitioner completed the course, including the internship, before August 2013. 2. However, the respondent bank refused to absorb the petitioner into service on the pretext that the petitioner had failed to complete the course within a period of one year. In this regard, the petitioner submitted a detailed representation dated 14.12.2013 seeking the indulgence of the respondent bank in consider the case of the petitioner for absorption. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that the petitioner had completed the course within the stipulated time; however, the 5th respondent could not release the results within time, and on account of the results being declared in October 2013, the petitioner could not comply with the requirement of 4 HN, J W.P.No.4225_2014 completing the course within a period of one year, as stipulated by the respondent bank. 3. The learned Standing counsel appearing for respondent Nos.1 to 4 submits that a detailed counter has been filed and that the recruitment in question relates to the year 2014. It is further submitted that the petitioner has not arrayed the officers who were recruited at that point of time as party respondents. It is also submitted that, insofar as respondent bank is concerned, the issue has been closed from their end, as the petitioner did not meet the eligibility criteria for appointment. It is submitted that the maximum period for completion of the course is one year three months, or alternatively, the petitioner ought to have completed the course in a single attempt. Since the petitioner did not meet the said eligibility conditions, she was not considered for absorption. The petitioner cleared the backlog papers in the third attempt, and the recruitment regulations do not entitle a candidate to claim absorption under such circumstances. 4. Heard the learned counsel for petitioner and the learned Standing counsel for respondent Nos.1 to 4, appearing virtually. Perused the record. 5. The grievance of the petitioner seeking a direction to the respondent bank to absorb the petitioner as a Probationary Officer cannot be considered by this Court after the lapse of more than ten years. The primary eligibility criteria for considering any candidate for absorption as a Probationary Officer is that the applicant must complete the course within duration of one year. In 5 HN, J W.P.No.4225_2014 the event, the applicant is unable to complete the course within the said period, the offer of placement issued by the respondent bank stands automatically withdrawn. Paragraph 11 of the admission letter clarifies the position. On the facts of present case, admittedly, the petitioner did not meet this eligibility criterion and, accordingly, the petitioner was not considered for absorption. That apart, the petitioner has not challenged the recruitment of other Probationary Officers by impleading them as party respondents to the present writ petition. 6. Considering the submission that the petitioner did not meet the eligibility criteria, this Court cannot interfere in the recruitment process and pass an order directing the respondents to absorb the petitioner as a Probationary Officer, unmindful of the Recruitment guidelines and regulations. On these considerations, the writ petition deserves to be dismissed. There shall be no order as to costs. Pending miscellaneous petitions, if any, shall stand closed. ___________________ JUSTICE HARINATH.N Date:27.01.2026 NKA 6 HN, J W.P.No.4225_2014 104 THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N WRIT PETITION NO: 4225 of 2014 Date: 27.01.2026 NKA