Fasmila Raviraj vs National Institute of Language Education and Training – CA WRIT/0218/2019-2019

In the case between Fasmila Raviraj and the National Institute of Language Education and Training (NILET) with its Director General and related officials, the court addressed the issue of whether the petitioner met the qualification requirements for the post of Director at NILET and whether the selection and appointment of the 5th Respondent were lawful. It was held that the petitioner did not satisfy the requisite qualifications at the relevant date, while the appointment of the 5th Respondent was found to be ultra vires and inconsistent with the published advertisement. The court reaffirmed that recruitment to public posts must adhere strictly to the qualifications and procedure originally advertised. Writs of certiorari and prohibition were issued in relation to the appointment and subs