Saurabh Pandey v. State of U.P. Thru. Addl. Chief Secy., Deptt. of Information and Public Relation, Lko. and 2 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
WRIT - A No. 411 of 2026; Saurabh Pandey v. State of U.P. (Addl. Chief Secy., Deptt. of Information and Public Relation) ; Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench; Manish Mathur, J.; decided 20 January 2026; Article 226; mandamus; promotion to Senior Assistant; available vacancy; U.P. Information and Public Relations Department Non-Technical (Non-Gazetted) Service Rules 1998; fresh representation to Director Information; reasoned and speaking order; six weeks; petition disposed of.
What did the court decide?
Liberty to file a fresh representation before opposite party no.2 (Director Information) or any other competent authority, to be decided by a reasoned and speaking order within six weeks; the principal prayer for mandamus directing promotion consideration was not adjudicated on merits. ¶15