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Vinod Kumar v. State of Haryana and Others

Punjab & Haryana HC23 Jul 2021CWP/13335/2021

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The High Court disposed of a writ petition seeking directions for the petitioner's promotion to Head Master post based on seniority. The court directed the State of Haryana to consider the petitioner's representation within two months, with a proviso for granting rights from the date if a claim exists.

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Respondents directed to consider petitioner's representation dated 12.04.2021 within two months; to grant benefits from junior promotion date if entitled or pass a reasoned order if not.

Vinod Kumar Vs State of Haryana and… — Pension and Retirement Benefits | Punjab & Haryana HC (2021)

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CWP-13335-2021

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH.

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Civil Writ Petition No.13335 of 2021 (O&M) Date of Decision: July 23, 2021

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Vinod Kumar

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..........Petitioner.

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VERSUS

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State of Haryana and others

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........Respondents.

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CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE G. S. SANDHAWALIA

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Present: Mr. Gourav Jain, Advocate for the petitioner.

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(The proceedings are being conducted through video conferencing, as per instructions)

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G.S. SANDHAWALIA, J.(Oral)

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The petitioner, by filing the present civil writ petition under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India, seeks directions for consideration for promotion to the post of Head Master of High School w.e.f. the date when several juniors have been promoted vide order dated 15.03.2021 (Annexure P-10).

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It is the case of the petitioner that his seniority number is 1408 in Elementary School Head Master cadre and his juniors bearing seniority Nos. 1410 and 1412 namely Kapoor Singh and Sukh Lal have been promoted and petitioner has been ignored. He, thus, submits that his representation dated 12.04.2021 (Annexure P-9), which finds mention of the necessary facts, be considered and a decision be taken within a fixed time

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frame.

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SACHIN MEHTA 2021.07.23 16:09 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document High Court, Chandigarh

CWP-13335-2021

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Notice of motion.

Ms. Kirti Singh, D.A.G. Haryana accepts notice on behalf of respondents.

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Keeping in view the above, this Court does not deem it appropriate to call the respondents to file reply as it will only delay in decision making process.

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Without commenting on the merits of the case and entitlement of the petitioner, this petition is disposed of with directions to the respondents to consider the representation dated 12.04.2021 (Annexure P-9) within a period of two months from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order.

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In case, the petitioner is entitled for the promotion, necessary benefits be granted to him from the date, his juniors were granted the same. In case, there is any legal impediment as such, a reasoned order be passed and communicated to the petitioner.

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( G. S. SANDHAWALIA ) July 23, 2021 JUDGE Sachin M. Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable: Yes/No

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SACHIN MEHTA 2021.07.23 16:09 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document High Court, Chandigarh

Vinod Kumar v. State of Haryana and Others

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