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2024 DIGILAW 1126 (SC)

Secretary Ministry Of Consumer Affairs v. Mahindra Bhaskar Limaye

2024-11-11

ARAVIND KUMAR, M.M.SUNDRESH

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ORDER : 1. It is not in dispute that an order has been passed by the Hon’ble First Bench in Ganeshkumar Rajeshwarrao Selukar & Ors. v. Mahendra Bhaskar Limaye & Ors. SLP [C] No.25612/2023 dated 07.03.2024 wherein it has been stated as follows in para 4: “4. During the course of the hearing, it is conceded on both the sides that no written test would be either feasible or practicable for the appointment of the President of the SCDRC for which a former Judge of the High Court is eligible for appointment. Hence, insofar as appointments to the post of President of the SCDRC are concerned, we direct that the requirement of holding a written examination and viva voce in the terms as envisaged shall stand relaxed for the present. At the same time, it is clarified that the appointments to the office of President of the SCDRC shall be made in consultation with and subject to the concurrence of the Chief Justice of the High Court.” 2. The application is allowed on the same terms. 3. We make it clear that the order passed by us in this application while taking note of the order dated 07.03.2024 passed in Ganeshkumar Rajeshwarrao Selukar & Ors. v. Mahendra Bhaskar Limaye & Ors. SLP [C] No.25612/2023 will enure to the benefit of other States as well, specifically pertaining to the post of President of the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions.