Susant Kumar Polai v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
A Gram Rojgar Sevak sought absorption as Accountant-cum-Data Entry Operator despite pendency of a Lokayukta case, relying on a Government clarification that such pendency is no bar and on absorption of seven similarly placed employees. The Court disposed of the writ petition directing him to make a representation to the Collector, Ganjam.
What did the court decide?
Liberty to approach Collector with representation within two weeks; Collector, Ganjam to consider in accordance with law and pass order within four weeks.