The Indian Express ·
Accident derails exam for aspiring forest ranger, Chhattisgarh High Court grants relief
The high court was hearing an aspirant's plea against rejection of his representation seeking another chance to take the forest ranger physical test.
A forest ranger aspirant who missed his physical test in 2023 due to an injury from an accident has been granted a second chance by the Chhattisgarh High Court. Noting that he had informed the authorities prior to the exam, the court directed officials to conduct his physical test within 60 days and proceed.
Justice Bibhu Datta Guru was hearing a petition filed by one Yogesh Banjare, who had applied for appointment to the post of forest ranger through the Chhattisgarh Forest Service (Combined) Examination, 2020. Banjare had sought another opportunity to appear in the ‘Physical Efficiency Test (Walking)’ after he was unable to take the test following an accident and injuries. He challenged the rejection of his representation seeking a fresh oppurtunity.
“If the posts of Forest Ranger are still lying vacant, this Court is of the view that the petitioner is entitled to an opportunity to participate in the Physical Test. Consequently, the respondents/State are directed to conduct the Physical Test of the petitioner and proceed further in accordance with law, within a period of 60 days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order,” the court said on September 10.