This court allowed a writ petition wherein the appointment of a petitioner as a driver was cancelled due to a discrepancy in the date of birth. The court quashed the cancellation order as unreasonable and directed reinstatement.
Petitioner reinstated in service; appointment order quashed; petitioner entitled to seniority and benefits.
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NAFR
HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH, BILASPUR
WPS No. 2122 of 2014
1. State Of Chhattisgarh Through The Secretary, Department Of Health And Family Welfare, New Mantralaya, Mahanadi Bhawan, New Raipur, District Raipur C.G.
2. The Director, Health Services, Indirawati Bhawan, 3rd Floor, New Raipur District : Raipur, Chhattisgarh ---- Respondents
(Cause Title is taken from Case Information System)
For Petitioner : Mr. Amit Kumar, Advocate For State : Mr. Pranjal Shukla, Panel Lawyer
Hon'ble Shri Justice Rakesh Mohan Pandey Order on Board
2 3.07.2024
“10.1 That, this Hon’ble Court may kindly be pleased to quash the impugned order dated 27.03.2014(Annexure P/7) passed by the respondent no. 2 and direct the respondents to give appointment to the petitioner on the post of driver.
10.2 That, this Hon’ble Court may kindly be pleased to direct the respondents to consider that the petitioner is green card holder and entitled for relaxation in age for the government employment.
10.3 Any other relief which this Hon’ble Court deems fit and proper may also be passed in favour of the petitioner.”
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instant petition has been filed challenging therein the impugned order dated 27.03.2014 (Annexure P/7) passed by respondent No. 2 and a prayer has been made to reinstate the services of the petitioner.
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taken in accordance with the conditions of the appointment order. He stated that the petition deserves to be dismissed.
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(Rakesh Mohan Pandey) Judge
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the impugned order cancelling the petitioner's appointment on grounds of incorrect date of birth is liable to be quashed.
Whether the petitioner is entitled to reinstatement in service.
Manharan Lal Sahu
State Of Chhattisgarh Through The Secretary, Department Of Health And Family Welfare
The Director, Health Services
Rakesh Mohan Pandey
As recorded by the court registry
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