STATE OF MAHARASHTRA vs DEORAO

The Supreme Court directed the State to file an affidavit regarding the absorption scheme for temporary candidates in the Forest Department, specifically for the posts of Assistant Plantation Officers and Ropvan Kotwals. The Court noted that while 62 Assistant Plantation Officers and 31 Ropvan Kotwals had been absorbed, 42 candidates remained unabsorbed due to not meeting the eligibility criteria, including age and physical standards. The Court ordered a physical examination of the remaining candidates to assess their eligibility for absorption under the scheme, emphasizing the need for adherence to the prescribed criteria.