IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
WP(C).No. 17338 of 2010(N)
1. S.JAYAPRAKASH, LITERACY TEACHER,
... Petitioner
Vs
1. STATE OF KERALA, REPRESENTED BY
... Respondent
2. THE DIRECTOR, SOCIAL WELFARE,
For Petitioner :SRI.P.RAMAKRISHNAN
For Respondent : No Appearance
The Hon'ble MR. Justice ANTONY DOMINIC
Dated :04/06/2010
O R D E R
ANTONY DOMINIC, J.
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W.P.(C.) No.17338 of 2010 (N)
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Dated, this the 4th day of June, 2010
J U D G M E N T
The petitioner, who is working as a Literacy Teacher, aspires
promotion to the post of Deputy Superintendent cum Head Master
Grade-II. According to the petitioner, earlier when vacancies were
available, he claimed promotion and by Ext.P3 he was informed by
the 1st respondent that in the absence of vacancy his claim cannot
be considered. It is stated that thereafter there were two vacancies.
But, however, overlooking his claims appointments were made. It is
stated that now there are two vacancies available, one at Thrissur
and another at Kottayam, and that his claim is not considered. It is
with this grievance, this writ petition is filed.
2. From the pleadings, it is seen that when the petitioner
made representations on the earlier occasion, he was informed by
Ext.P3 that due to absence of vacancy his claim cannot be
considered. Now as according to the petitioner, there are two
vacancies available, it is only appropriate that the 1st respondent
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should consider the claim of the petitioner for promotion to the
post of Deputy Superintendent cum Head Master Grade-II.
3. Having regard to the above, I direct the 1st respondent to
consider Ext.P5 representation filed by the petitioner and pass
orders thereon. This shall be done as expeditiously as possible, at
any rate, within eight weeks of production of a copy of this
judgment. It is directed that in the meanwhile one post of the two
vacancies, which are now available, shall be kept unfilled.
The petitioner shall produce a copy of this judgment along
with a copy of this writ petition before the 1st respondent for
compliance.
This writ petition is disposed of as above.
(ANTONY DOMINIC, JUDGE)
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