Selection to SI8217;s post: Constables move HC

They point out that the records of these interviews clearly show that the chairpersons are often biased. Extraneous considerations often dominate the selection.For instance, constables who worked as orderlies/assistants at the residences of senior police officials, stand a better chance of making it. The petitioners have alleged that marks were written by pencil by the chairperson during the interview, and changes8217; were effected later.

Several petitions against such malpractices were filed before the Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal MAT sometime back. MAT, however, dismissed a majority of them and ruled that only a select set of constables/naiks be allowed to go in for a fresh interview. The aggrieved constables have now moved the high court.

The outcome of these petitions holds tremendous significance for the constabulary of the state, especially considering the fact that departmental interviews have not been held since 1990 which has led to a tremendous backlog.