A 21-year-old Indian Army aspirant has approached the Calcutta High Court seeking relief after being denied a domicile certificate required for the second phase of the Army recruitment process. The petitioner claims the certificate was withheld because his mother's name was deleted from West Bengal's electoral rolls during a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.
In his submission to the court, the aspirant noted that while his mother's name was removed, his father's name remains on the electoral rolls. He further stated that he has not yet been registered on the rolls as he only recently turned 21. This discrepancy in electoral records has reportedly prevented him from securing the necessary documentation to advance in the selection process.
Justice Krishna Rao agreed to hear the petition on Friday after listening to the submissions. The petitioner is seeking directions for the issuance of the domicile certificate to ensure he does not miss the opportunity to proceed with the recruitment. The High Court is yet to deliver a ruling on the matter.
