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experience” under Rule 10(ab), the question of application of the provisions of the factories Act does
not arise. Both ‘Age’ as well as the ‘qualification of experience’ has to be independently satisfied.
Candidate should satisfy the criteria of age, as well as, should gain experience after acquisition of the
basic qualification. Certificate of experience produced by the petitioner would not show that he had
acquired the experience qualification after acquiring the basic qualification. Major part of his experience
is before acquiring the basic qualification and that too before his attaining the age of 18 years.
8. Under such circumstance we find no illegality in rejecting the petitioner’s application since he
does not possess the required experience after acquiring the basic qualification. We are therefore
inclined to allow W.A. No.1436 of 2007 and dismiss W.P. (C) No.15554 of 2005, overruling the
judgment in Subash Kizhakkeveettil’s case, and answer the reference accordingly.
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