1 CGHC010304782022 2026:CGHC:37337 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR WPS No. 6161 of 2022  Om Prakash Dadsena S/o Shri Kunj Bihari Dadsena Aged About 34 Years R/o Madwa, District - Balodabazar, Chhattisgarh. ... Petitioner(s) versus 1. State Of Chhattisgarh Through The Secretary, Education Department, Indravati Bhavan, Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, District : Raipur, Chhattisgarh 2. Director Lok Shikshan Sanchanalaya, Indravati Bhavan, Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, District : Raipur, Chhattisgarh 3. Deputy Director Lok Shikshan Sanchanalaya, Indravati Bhavan, Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, District : Raipur, Chhattisgarh ... Respondent(s) For Petitioner : Mr. Shubham Tripathi, Advocate For Respondents : Mr. Khulesh Sahu, P.L. Hon’ble Shri Justice Rakesh Mohan Pandey Order On Board 20.8.2026 1) By way of this petition, the petitioner has sought following reliefs:- 10.1 That, the respondent may kindly be directed to declare the result of the petitioner for the post of lecturer (English) and issue requisite appointment order in favor of the petitioner. 10.2 That, any other relief which this Hon'ble Court deems fit and proper may also kindly be granted to the petitioner in the interest of justice along with cost of the petition. Digitally signed by AJINKYA PANSARE Date: 2026.08.20 15:14:16 +0530 2 2) Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that Directorate of Public Instruction issued an advertisement on 9.3.2019 to fill up various vacant posts including the post of Lecturer (English) and petitioner, who is physically handicapped OBC candidate applied for the said post. He further submits that petitioner appeared in the written examination held on 14.7.2019 and thereafter, he was called for document verification. He also submits that petitioner was declared qualified for appointment to the said post as he successfully participated in the recruitment process but till date, appointment order has not been issued in his favor. He prays to allow this petition. 3) On the other hand, learned State counsel submits that petitioner was placed lower in merit list than the last selected candidate under OBC (PH-OR) category, therefore his name could not be considered for appointment against the advertised post. He further submits that this petition is misconceived and liable to be dismissed. 4) Heard. 5) Perusal of documents annexed along with reply would reveal that last selected candidate under the OBC (PH-OR) category for the post of Lecturer (English) was bearing Roll No. 131001934 and he secured E-Rank 3769 and T-Rank 3521 whereas petitioner, who belongs to the same category secured E-Rank 6873 and T-Rank 6549. 3 6) Having considered the fact that petitioner was placed lower in the merit list than the last selected category in the concerned category, therefore the action on the part of respondent authorities in not considering the candidature of petitioner is just and proper. Hence, the instant petition being devoid of merit is hereby dismissed. No order as to cost(s). Sd/- (Rakesh Mohan Pandey) JUDGE A j i n k y a