1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE FOR RAJASTHAN AT JAIPUR BENCH, JAIPUR. O R D E R S.B. CIVIL WRIT PETITION No.9129/2002. : : Radhey Shyam Raigar Vs. State of Rajasthan & Ors. : : Date of Order 25.3.2009 HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMAD RAFIQ None present for the petitioner. Mr. Pradeep Kalwania, Addl.Govt.Counsel for the State. 1. This writ petition has been filed with the prayer that respondents be directed to consider the case of petitioner, who belongs to S.C. category for appointment on the post of Teacher Grade-III in the process of selection by Zila Parishad, Barmer pursuant to advertisement dated 15.6.1998. 2. It is contended by petitioner that even though he has secured 63.2% marks and he stood in merit, but respondents have not appointed him whereas last candidate of SC category having 61.73% marks was appointed which is the cut off marks in that category. 2 3. The respondents in reply to writ petition have clarified that merit list was prepared by giving 50% weightage in Secondary examination and 20% weightage in Higher Secondary examination. The last candidate appointed in SC category secured 62.775% marks whereas the marks secured by petitioner were 60.743%. 4. There is no challenge to the criteria adopted by respondents and since the petitioner did not come within the merit, therefore, the action of respondents in not appointing petitioner cannot be said to be invalid. In the result, this writ petition is dismissed. A copy of this order be endorsed to petitioner for information. (MOHAMMAD RAFIQ)J. A.Arora/- Item No.69.