Shubhangi D/O. Subhashrao Ramgirwar v. State of Maha., Dept. of Tribal Development, Mumbai Thr. Secy. and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Caste claim rejection ('Chhatri' Scheduled Tribe) upheld by acceptance of petitioner; absorption on supernumerary post sought from employer (respondent No.3); Court grants liberty to make representation, eight-week decision timeline, termination to be overlooked if policy and Service Rules permit. Neutral citation 2025:BHC-NAG:4619-DB; WRIT PETITION NO. 1222 OF 2025; Coram Nitin W. Sambre and Vrushali V. Joshi, JJ.; decided 29th April 2025; advocates: S.C. Yeramwar for petitioner, Kavita Bhondge AGP for Respondent Nos.1 & 2.
What did the court decide?
Liberty to the petitioner to approach respondent No.3 within two weeks seeking absorption on a supernumerary post under the State Government policy and respondent No.3's Service Rules; respondent No.3 to decide the representation within eight weeks; if the policy and Service Rules permit, absorption allowed and the order of termination to be overlooked.