Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. Vs C.L.S. Ltd. & Ors. (Calcutta High Court)
Calcutta High Court held that rejection of candidature not justified since rejection was without any basis and beyond the terms and conditions of brochure governing selection process initiated by IOC. Accordingly, IOC is directed to consider the applicant as valid candidate.
Facts- The Indian Oil Corporation (first appellant) has published advertisement for appointment of retail outlet dealer in respect of various locations, on November 18, 2006. The respondents in the first appeal had participated in such selection process.
In accordance with the procedure laid down in brochure, an interview call letter dated May 18, 2007 had been issued to the writ petitioner in respect of Shaktigarh retail outlet, requesting the writ petitioner to appear before the Selection Committee on June 5, 2007. Thereafter, a second interview was conducted on July 13, 2007 amongst three candidates.
The final list was declared on August 7, 2007. The writ petitioner was second in such merit list. Writ petitioner had made a representation dated August 10, 2007 complaining that interview regarding the selection of the Shaktigarh and Budge Budge were unfair. This representation had been replied to on December 13, 2007. Notably, the letter dated January 28, 2009 of the first appellant was challenged which cancelled the candidature of the writ petitioner on the ground of Howrah Municipal Corporation dues.
