Krishna Kinker Das v. the State of Jharkhand through Its Secretary Department of Scheduled Tribe Scheduled Caste
Case brief
What is this about?
Jharkhand High Court writ petition disposed of; denial of promotion and ACP/MACP benefits across entire service career; fresh representation directed to Deputy Commissioner cum District Magistrate, Deoghar (ST/SC/Minority & Backward Class Welfare Department) within four weeks; claim consideration within six weeks; possible committee/authority referral; extension of benefits if entitled; revision of pension and other benefits; communication of reasons on rejection; petitioner Krishna Kinker Das; judge Ananda Sen.
What did the court decide?
Directions issued for consideration of the petitioner's claim: fresh representation to respondent No.5 (Deputy Commissioner cum District Magistrate, Deoghar) within four weeks; consideration within six weeks thereafter (with referral to committee/authority if needed); extension of ACP/MACP/promotion benefits if entitlement is found; consequential revision of pension and other benefits within a further four weeks if necessary; communication of reasons if any part of the claim is rejected.