VINEET TANEJA vs INDIAN RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI Decided on 15.05.2025 W.P.(C) 5854/2025 & CM APPL. 26738/2025 VINEET TANEJA .....Petitioner Through: Petitioner in person. versus INDIAN RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY .....Respondent Through: Mr. Vinay K. Garg, Sr. Advocate with Mr. Ankur Chhibber, Mr. Nikunj Arora and Mr. K.S. Rekhi, Advocates. CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE PRATEEK JALAN PRATEEK JALAN, J (ORAL) 1. The petitioner has filed this petition under Article 226 of the Constitution, in respect of his application for the post of Executive Director (Projects) and Executive Director (Law), against an advertisement issued by the respondent Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency [“IREDA”] on 18.01.2025. 2. It is recorded in the order dated 05.05.2025 that the petitioner withdrew his challenge as far as the post of Executive Director (Law) is concerned. The controversy thus concerns recruitment to the position of Executive Director (Projects)/E-9 Level, for which the advertisement specified the following educational/professional qualifications and 3. It is not in dispute that the petitioner possesses the essential educational qualifications, as he holds a degree of Bachelor in Engin