PRAKASH D. NAIK, BHARAT P. DESHPANDE
Vithal Kashinath Naik – Appellant
Versus
State of Goa – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
Prakash D. Naik, J.
The Petitioner has approached this Court by invoking Article 226 of the Constitution of India. The Petitioner is seeking directions to grant backwages with bonus and leave encashment from 17.01.1998 to 04.01.2010 with implementation of 6th Pay and 7th Pay commission of Government of Goa and challenges the order dated 15.10.2012 passed by Respondent No.2.'
2. The Petitioner applied for appointment in the school of Respondent No.3 vide application dated 18.04.1988 for the post of Peon. The Petitioner was selected by Respondent No.3 for appointment as Laboratory Attendant in the school. The selection was forwarded to Respondent No.2 for approval vide letter dated 10.06.1988. Vide communication dated 28.06.1988 issued by Assistant Director of Education, the approval of Respondent No.2 to the appointment of Petitioner as Laboratory Attendant in the school was granted. By appointment order dated 01.07.1988 the Petitioner was appointed as a Laboratory Attendant in the school of Respondent No.3. Vide Circular dated 26.05.1992, the Assistant Director Education called upon Principals of all non governmental higher secondary schools to send information to Responden
The Petitioner is entitled to backwages and benefits from 17.01.1998 to 04.02.2010 due to unjustified non-payment and lack of substantiated misconduct.
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The court affirmed the principle that school staff must receive due salary and benefits unless proven otherwise, emphasizing continuity of service without interruption or unjust denial.
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