The Delhi HC disposed of a writ petition challenging the transfer of Railway Protection Force constables. The Court directed their retention in the 6th Battalion until July 31, 2025.
Directing the respondents to retain the petitioners in the 6th Battalion till 31.07.2025.
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UNION OF INDIA & ORS .....Respondents Through: Mr.Jivesh Kr Tiwari & Mr.A.R.Lone, Advs.
CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE REKHA PALLI HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE SHALINDER KAUR O R D E R % 12.08.2024
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REKHA PALLI, J
SHALINDER KAUR, J
AUGUST 12, 2024 kk
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioners should be retained in their present battalion pending the expiry of their ten-year tenure.
Whether Directive No.32 issued by the Ministry of Railways is mandatory or recommendatory regarding inter-battalion transfers.
Constable Mukesh Kumar & Ors
Union of India & Ors
Rekha Palli
Shalinder Kaur
As recorded by the court registry
A petition under Article 226 of the Constitution asking a High Court to issue a writ against the State or a public authority in a civil matter.
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