Suja George, v. State of Kerala, Represented by Its Chief Secretary
Case brief
What is this about?
This court admitted a writ petition filed by orthopedically challenged persons seeking reservation in schools. The bench directed the General Education Department to consider their representation and pass orders after hearing them within three months.
What did the court decide?
Directed the Secretary to Government, General Education Department to consider the petitioners' representation and pass orders within three months after hearing the petitioners.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
FRIDAY, THE 1ST DAY OF DECEMBER 2023 / 10TH AGRAHAYANA, 1945
WP(C) NO. 25558 OF 2023
PETITIONER:
- 1 SUJA GEORGE, AGED 44 YEARS W/O BIJU KURYAN, ANIKKATHADATHIL HOUSE, KULIRAMUTTY POST, KOODARANJI, KOZHIKODE DISTRICT, PIN - 673604
- 2 ANOOP T.P., AGED 43 YEARS S/O KUNJIRAMAN, KATTANKUTTUMMAL, PALERI POST, KUTTIYADI, KOZHIKODE DISTRICT, PIN - 673508
BY ADVS.
- V.A.MUHAMMED M.SAJJAD
RESPONDENTS:
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether orthopedically challenged persons are entitled to reservation and appointment in Schools on a ratio of 1 out of every 25 vacancies.
Whether the 5th respondent must consider the petitioners' representation seeking early disposal.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Suja George
- petitioner
Anoop T.P.
- respondent
The State of Kerala
- respondent
The Secretary to Government, P & ARD
- respondent
The Secretary to Government, Labour and Skills Department
- respondent
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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