Anil Kshetarpal,J. - (1.) By this order two Civil Writ Petitions i.e CWP-383 and 7372 of 2021 shall stand disposed of.
(2.) Learned counsel for the parties are ad idem that both these writ petitions can conveniently be disposed of by a common order.
(3.) Through these two writ petitions, the petitioners who have acquired a degree in Homeopathy (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery) pray for a declaration that they are also eligible to apply for 671 posts of Mid Level Health Providers-cum-Community Health Officers on contract basis, under the National Health Mission for providing comprehensive primary health care services at sub-centre level "Health and Wellness Centres" which are sought to be recruited as per the recruitment notice dated 28.12.2020. As per the recruitment notice, the essential eligibility criteria is as under:- "A. Essential Eligibility Criteria:- (i) BAMS or B.Sc/Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing Degree Holders, who have completed their six months Mid Level Health Provider's Bridge Course Programme on Certificate in Community Health for Nurses (BPCCHN) from IGNOU or any State University/ Institution. Or. (ii) B.Sc/ Post Basic B.Sc Nursing Graduates, who have completed their Degree with Mid Level Health Provider's Certificate Course (BPCCHN) integrated in the curriculum of B.Sc/Post Basic B.Sc Nursing. Or. (iii)B.Sc/ Post Basic B.Sc Nursing Graduates, who appeared in their final year exam with integrated Mid Level Health Provider's BPCCHN Course in their curriculum, subject to the condition that they have to submit their final year Detailed Marks Certificate (DMC) alongwith copies of all previous year DMCs at the time of document verification. Such candidates, who will not be able to produce final year DMC at the time of Document Verification shall not claim for their final selection. (iv)Age Limit 18 to 42 years and age relaxation shall be considered for reserved category candidates as per Rules of Haryana Government. (v)Hindi/Sanskrit language upto Matriculation level. (vi)All candidates shall require to be registered with respective Council of Indian Medicines Haryana/Haryana State Nurses & Nurse Midwives Council (Panchkula), or Central Council of Indian Medicines/Indian Nursing Council (New Delhi) by the time of document verification." ;