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SATISH CHANDRA SHARMA, SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD
B. Sukumar – Appellant
Versus
Indira Gandhi National Open University – Respondent
JUDGMENT
Satish Chandra Sharma, C.J. (Oral)
1. The present LPA arises out of an order dated 24.02.2023 passed by the learned Single Judge in W.P.(C.) No. 2394/2023. The same has been dismissed by the learned Single Judge.
2. The undisputed facts of the case reveal that the Petitioner was appointed on 30.09.1996 as Assistant Regional Director, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). He was holding M.Sc, Ph.D. at the relevant point of time and he was promoted later on to the post of Assistant Regional Director (Senior Scale) under the Career Advancement Scheme (CAS).
3. The Petitioner contended before the learned Single Judge that as per the CAS issued by the University Grants Commission, and also keeping in view the norms laid down by IGNOU, he became eligible for promotion to the post of Deputy Director w.e.f. 30.09.2001 i.e. on completion of 5 years of service as Assistant Regional Director (Senior Scale).
4. The Petitioner also brought on record a circular dated 06.11.2001 and the ordinance framed by the University for CAS under Statute 17 (4) of the Statutes of the University in respect of upgradation.
5. The Petitioner submitted his candidature for grant of upgradat
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