IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH. L.P.A. No.812 of 2009 (O&M) Date of decision: 3.9.2009 Sushila Devi and others. -----Appellants Vs. State of Haryana and another. -----Respondents CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ADARSH KUMAR GOEL HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE DAYA CHAUDHARY Present:- Mr. Vijay Pal, Advocate for the appellants. ----- ORDER: 1. This appeal has been preferred against judgment of learned Single Judge, dismissing the writ petition of the petitioners against criteria laid down for appointment to the posts of Female Supervisors in the Women and Child Development Department, Haryana. There are two categories of Female Supervisors: Category 19 and Category 20. In Category 19, qualification is Graduation while in Category 20, qualification is Matric. By a supplementary notice to shortlist candidates, 66% marks were laid down for the General category. LPA No.812 of 2009 2. Case of the appellants is that though it is prerogative of the selecting body to lay down short-listing criteria, the same must be rational and have nexus with the object to be achieved. 3. While we are in agreement with the view taken by the learned Single Judge that criteria prescribed was a part of the selection process and cut off marks could be laid down, we make it clear that if the appellants have made any representation, the competent authority will be at liberty to consider the same in accordance with law. 4. The appeal is disposed of, accordingly. (ADARSH KUMAR GOEL) JUDGE September 03, 2009 ( DAYA CHAUDHARY ) ashwani JUDGE 2