Synopsis
On April 24, the Delhi High Court could not proceed with a plea against the suspension of Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) certificates. The case, which challenges the indefinite halt by the Delhi government, is set to be heard on April 28.Key Takeaways
- The Delhi High Court did not hear the EWS certificate plea.
- Next hearing is scheduled for April 28.
- The Delhi government’s directive halts EWS certificates.
- Petitioners claim this violates constitutional rights.
- UPSC has reserved vacancies for EWS candidates.
New Delhi, April 24 (NationPress) The Delhi High Court was unable to hear a petition contesting the cessation of the issuance of Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) certificates within the national capital on Thursday.
A single-judge bench presided over by Justice Sachin Datta did not convene as anticipated.
According to the counsel representing the petitioner, the legal challenge against the Delhi government’s order to indefinitely stop the issuance of all EWS certificates is expected to be addressed on April 28.
“The Government of NCT of Delhi has, following a meeting on 09.04.2025, issued an order to halt the issuance of all EWS certificates indefinitely. This directive has been enacted without any legal notification, valid basis, or transparent process, purportedly due to fears of misuse or irregularities,” stated the plea submitted by advocate Ashu Bidhuri.
Consequently, the petitioner, along with other legitimate applicants seeking the position of Assistant Public Prosecutor, are being deprived of a constitutional entitlement provided under Articles 15(6) and 16(6) of the Constitution.
“The contested directive, lacking formal legal authority, represents a blanket restriction on a welfare provision established by Parliament, thus contravening the constitutional framework of separation of powers. It exemplifies executive overreach, undermines the purpose of the Constitution (One Hundred and Third Amendment) Act, 2019, and violates the petitioner’s rights under Articles 14, 16, 19(1)(g), and 21 of the Constitution,” argued the plea.
The petition sought the annulment of the executive directive preventing the issuance of EWS certificates and requested a mandate for the relevant authorities to provide the petitioner with a valid EWS certificate in a timely manner, enabling him to apply for the reserved position.
According to the advertisement, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has allocated six out of 66 vacancies for the role of Assistant Public Prosecutor (APP) specifically for EWS candidates. The deadline for application submission is May 1.
