Delhi High Court Allows Review Petition, Recalls Direction To Respondents To Appoint Petitioner Due To Low Merit

The Delhi High Court has allowed a review petition filed by the respondents, recalling its earlier direction to appoint a petitioner due to low merit. The petitioner had been denied the post of Sub-Inspector (GD) because his absence from work was considered Non-Qualifying Service (NQS). The Single Judge had directed the respondents to appoint the petitioner, but the respondents sought a review, arguing that the petitioner did not make it to the merit list. The court found that the respondents had not informed the petitioner about the NQS entry in his service record, violating the principles of natural justice. The court emphasized that adverse entries in service records must be communicated to the concerned individual, and without such communication, no punitive action can be taken. The review petition was allowed, and the earlier order was recalled.