B.Durga Rao v. The State of Telangana
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court disposed of a writ petition challenging the denial of promotion to a petitioner despite criminal case pendency. The bench directed respondents to consider the petitioner's promotion claim based on seniority and G.O. No. 257 of 1988.
What did the court decide?
Direct respondents to consider the petitioner's case for promotion to Superintending Engineer (Electrical) in terms of G.O.Ms.No.257 dated 10.6.1988, when promotions take place.
What the court decided
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IN THE HIGH COURTFOR THE STATE OF TELANGANA AT HYDERABAD (Special Original Jurisdiction)
WEDNESDAY, THE TWENTYFOURTH DAY OF DECEMBER TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY FIVE
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICEPUI-LA KARTHIK
WRIT PETITION NO: 39840 OF 2025
Between:
B.Duroa Rao. S/o. B.Krishna,aged 57 years, Occ.DivisionalEngineer fefettiical. TGSpDCL, CorporateOffice, Electricity CommandControl bentre, Mint Compound,Hyderabad,Fl/o. HNo.8-8-313/2,Green Park Colony, Road No.5, SaroornaiarMandal,Ranga ReddyO,",t,.L.rar,r,O*=*
AND
- The State of Telangana,Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Energy Department, Secretariat, Hyderabad.
- Z. in" Ctriirman'andManaging Director, SouthernPowerDistribution Company of Telanqana Limited, MintCompound,Hyderabad.
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether a government servant facing a pending criminal case is eligible for promotion.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
B. Duroa Rao
- respondent
State of Telangana
- respondent
Chairman and Managing Director, Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited
- respondent
Chief Engineer (Grid Engg.)
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
- Court
- Telangana HC
- Decided on
- · December
- Registered
- Case no.
- WP/39840/2025
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