Ghulam Mohammed

This writ appeal is directed against the Judgment and Order passed in Writ Petition No.16019 of 2010. The writ petitioner/appellant was working as a Customer Relation Associate with the State Bank of India at its M.V.P. Colony Branch at Visakhapatnam. Through an order dated 09.06.2010, he has been transferred to Rajam Branch and accordingly, he was relieved of his duties at the closing of business hours on 09.06.2010 with instructions to report before the Branch Manager, State Bank of India, Rajam Branch on 10.06.2010 without availing joining time. That gave rise to the writ petition.

2. It is contended by the petitioner that he has studied M.Sc. (Computer Science) and M.A. (Public Administration) prior to joining the service of State Bank of India on 03.03.2008. With a view to pursue Ph.D course, the petitioner submitted an application seeking ‘No Objection’ for pursuing his Ph.D course. Though, such a request was initially turned down, however the necessary permission was accorded on 03.05.2010 subject to the stipulations contained therein. In quick succession thereafter, the impugned order was passed on 09.06.2010 transferring the petitioner to far-of