Reserved quota applicant can’t claim age relaxation for unreserved post: HC
The Orissa High Court ruled that reserved category candidates cannot claim age relaxation for unreserved posts unless explicitly permitted by recruitment rules. Justice S K Panigrahi stated that without specific provisions, category-based concessions cannot circumvent eligibility for unreserved vacancies. The court dismissed a petition challenging the rejection of an SEBC applicant for an unreserved management trainee position.