Nagaland’s Director General of Police (DGP) Rupin Sharma announced on Monday that the state will initiate the process for the recruitment of 935 police constables, following a landmark ruling by the Gauhati High Court that quashed previous appointments made between January 2018 and October 2019.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an official program, DGP Sharma explained that the High Court’s decision on September 20 was primarily based on the “lack of advertisement for the posts,” which was cited as the main issue for annulment, PTI reported.
”The court has directed the state police department to re-advertise the positions and conduct new recruitments,” he said, assuring that the department would take necessary steps to advertise the vacancies “in due course.”
Sharma also acknowledged that individuals affected by the court’s ruling have the option to seek legal recourse. “These individuals may file an appeal, a review, or a revision petition with the Gauhati High Court (GHC) Kohima Bench, the GHC Principal Bench, or even the Supreme Court,” he added.
While the department prepares for the new recruitment process, the DGP noted that they are required to complete the administrative procedures as mandated by the court within six months. “We will wait for a while to see if any constables obtain favorable orders,” he said, emphasizing the department’s commitment to complying with the court’s directives.
According to PTI, Justice Devashis Baruah, in delivering the verdict, addressed a writ petition filed by unemployed Naga youths in 2022, highlighting the lack of proper advertisement for the appointments made by the Nagaland government. The court has mandated that a fresh selection process be conducted, ensuring that proper advertisements are issued in widely circulated newspapers throughout the state and in accordance with legal standards.