In a writ petition challenging a posting order, the petitioner sought to quash an order executing his promotion and direct his transfer to a preferred block. The court held that posting is in the government's domain and cannot be claimed as a right, dismissing the petition as misconceived.
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2024:CGHC:35841
NAFR
HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR
WPS No. 3444 of 2023
1 - Lakhan Lal Jaiswal S/o Shri Resham Lal Jaiswal Aged About 41 Years Posted As Teacher (L. B.) (Science Subject) R/o Aurodih, Gram Panchayat, Bhadora, Block- Bamhnidih, District : Janjgir-Champa, Chhattisgarh
... Petitioner
versus
1 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through The Secretary, School Education Department Mantralaya Atal Nagar, New Raipur, District : Raipur, Chhattisgarh
2 - The Director Directorate Of Public Instruction, Indravati Bhawan, Atal Nagar Nawa Raipur
6 - Sumit Kumar Jaiswal Posted As Teacher (L. B.) (Science Subject) Govt. Girst PreMiddle School Podishankar, Block- Bamhnidih
... Respondents
For Petitioner : Shri Goutam Khetrapal, Advocate For Respondent / State : Ms. Shailja Shukla, Dy.G.A.
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({Hon’ble Shri Justice Sachin Singh Rajput})
Order on Board
12/09/2024
Following relief has been claimed in this petition -
“10.1 That this Hon’ble Court may kindly be pleased to issue an appropriate writ, thereby setting – aside / quashing the impugned order (Annexure P/1 & P/2) and further be pleased to direct the respondent authorities to amend the posting order of the petitioner as his representation made by the petitioner vide Annexure P/6.
10.2 That, any other relief / order which may deem fit and just in the facts and circumstances of the case including award of the costs of the petition may be given.”
Sd/-
({Sachin Singh Rajput})
JUDGE
Deepti
Digitally signed by DEEPTI DEEPTI HARIKUMAR HARIKUMAR Date: 2024.09.18 12:31:53 +0530
1 issue framed by the court
Whether a government employee can claim posting at a particular place as a matter of right.
Lakhan Lal Jaiswal
State Of Chhattisgarh
Sachin Singh Rajput
As recorded by the court registry
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