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DELHI HIGH COURT
MANMOHAN, NAVIN CHAWLA
Sunil Kumar – Appellant
Versus
Union of India – Respondent
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| 1. petitioners seek promotional date adjustment. (Para 1) |
| 2. delay in promotion affects pay fixation. (Para 2 , 3) |
| 3. pending representations not addressed. (Para 4) |
| 4. court directs resolution of representations. (Para 5) |
JUDGMENT
Manmohan, J. (Oral)--Present writ petitions have been filed seeking directions to the Respondents to treat the date of promotion of petitioners to the rank of Sub-Inspector (Ministerial) as 17th May, 2016 i.e. date when promotion of the petitioners to said rank was released for purposes of pay fixation and thereafter fix pay of the petitioners on said basis in accordance with Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016 notified on 25th July, 2016 together with payment of arrears.
2. Learned counsel for the petitioners states that the petitioners, who were working as Assistant Sub-Inspector (Ministerial), were released for promotion to the rank of Sub-Inspector (Ministerial) in the pay band of Rs.9300-34800 with Grade Pay of Rs.4200/- vide order dated 17th May, 2016. She states that due to some administrative delay, the petitioners were relieved from their place of posting and thereafter assumed charge of their promoted rank of Sub-Insp
Delays in promotion processing not attributable to employees do not justify withholding pay benefits, ensuring fairness in administrative actions.
Administrative delays in promotions should not disadvantage employees financially, reaffirming equitable treatment regardless of such delays.
Legal rights in writ petitions are barred by delay and laches, emphasizing the principle that 'delay defeats equity' and requiring diligence in asserting claims.
Delay in seeking judicial relief can bar claims, especially when the claimant has accepted the status quo for an extended period.
The importance of addressing grievances expeditiously and the impact of delay and laches on seeking relief through writ petitions.
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