Outstanding Sportsperson Quota Claims must Be Examined as Per Policy: Rajasthan High Court

The Rajasthan High Court directed the State to reconsider claims of Nursing Officer candidates seeking benefit under the Outstanding Sportsperson quota.

The Court held that such claims must be examined strictly as per the State policy issued under the Department of Personnel circular dated May 27, 2022.

It prescribed a five-step scrutiny process, including verification of the definition of “outstanding sportsperson,” level of the event, recognition of the organising body, performance and participation, and domicile or category documents.

The Court observed that recruitment authorities must assess sports certificates systematically before rejecting claims, and disposed of the petitions with directions for fresh examination.

[Sumitra Runla v. State of Rajasthan & Ors.]