IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI
Suresh Kumar Kait, Neena Bansal Krishna, JJ.
V Sundar Raj - Appellant
Versus
Union of India - Respondent
W.P.(C) 211 of 2023
Decided On : 09-01-2023

Entitlement to terminal posting requested under BSF rules must be resolved expeditiously by the authorities, reinforcing the principle of timely administrative response.

Headnote:(A) BSF (Tenure of Posting and Deputation) Rules, 2000 - Rule 10 - Terminal posting - Petition seeking directions for relief regarding transfer to a location near the petitioner's hometown - The petitioner had made a representation for such relief before the Director General of Border Security Force. (Paras 1-2)

(B) Administrative Law - The court directed that the respondents must decide the representation within three weeks and communicate the decision to the petitioner within one week. (Paras 3-4)

Facts of the case:
The petitioner sought benefits of terminal posting upon making a representation for transfer according to the stipulated rules.

Findings of Court:
The court disposed of the petition after issuing directions for the timely decision on the representation.

Issues: The main issue entailed the petitioner’s right to his requested terminal posting.

Ratio Decidendi: The court held that the respondents are mandated to make a timely decision on the transfer request, reflecting an obligation under administrative law to consider and respond to representations.

Result: Petition disposed of.