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TARLADA RAJASEKHAR RAO
Chilkapati Rajeev – Appellant
Versus
State Of Andhra Pradesh – Respondent
ORDER :
This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the following relief:-
2. It is the case of the petitioners that they were nominated as members of the 6th respondent-society along with others by the 5th respondent-District Collector on 21.12.2023, vide Ex.P4. Thereafter, the Joint Director of Animal Husbandry passed an order dated 27.12.2023 appointing an Election Officer for conducting elections to the Executive Committee of the
Nominated members can be removed by the government without notice, as their appointment is based on political considerations and the doctrine of pleasure.
The court emphasized the necessity of public interest and adherence to natural justice in appointing government nominees to cooperative societies under Section 80(2) of the Act.
The court upheld that the removal of appointed members is lawful under the doctrine of pleasure, affirming no violation of natural justice or constitutional rights as per the Societies Registration A....
A dispute arising among the members of a society registered under the A.P. Societies Registration Act, 2001, relating to the affairs of the society, is to be resolved through the mechanism provided u....
The doctrine of pleasure does not permit arbitrary or capricious exercise of power by the State, and such actions must comply with principles of fairness and Article 14 of the Constitution.
"Doctrine of Pleasure" has its genesis under common law - A public servant could be dismissed from service by Crown at its pleasure.
The doctrine of pleasure permits removal from office without notice or reason, provided it is not arbitrary, and does not apply to those not holding civil posts under the Constitution.
The doctrine of pleasure allows for removal from office without notice or reason, provided it is not arbitrary, and does not apply to those holding civil posts under the Constitution.
The doctrine of pleasure permits removal from office without adherence to principles of natural justice when the appointee does not hold a civil post.
Nominated members of statutory bodies cannot be unilaterally removed by the nominating authority without a directive from a higher authority, ensuring continuity in representation.
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