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SANJAY KUMAR MEDHI
GURMIT SINGH @ GURMIT SINGH JARIAL S/O LATE MEHAR SINGH – Appellant
Versus
UNION OF INDIA – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
SANJAY KUMAR MEDHI, J.
1. The grievance raised in this petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is pertaining to denial of MACP. The primary contention is that such denial is on the basis of certain gradings in the ACRs which according to the petitioner were not communicated.
2. I have heard Ms. S. Bora, learned counsel for the petitioner. I have also heard Shri U.K. Goswami, learned CGC, who has also filed affidavit-in-opposition on 23.07.2024.
3. Ms. Bora, the learned counsel has submitted that the petitioner was initially enrolled in the Assam Rifles on 17.09.1988 as Rifleman/G.D.(General Duty). The grievance of the petitioner is that even after completion of 30 years of qualifying service, he was deprived of the 3rd MACP benefit. It is stated that he retired from service on 01.10.2018 after completion of 30 years 13 days.
4. The specific case of the petitioner, as contended by the learned counsel, is that the grant of MACPs were based on the gradings of the ACRs and such gradings were not communicated. It is submitted that communication of the gradings in ACRs in a mandatory requirement and a legal obligation by which the employee gets an opportunity
The requirement to communicate ACR gradings to employees is a legal obligation that ensures transparency and fairness, allowing employees to contest their evaluations and improve their performance.
The court established that the non-communication of ACR gradings violates principles of natural justice and fairness, impacting an employee's promotion and benefits.
The Court established that communication of ACR gradings is mandatory for fairness and transparency, enabling employees to contest their evaluations.
The Court established that non-communication of ACR gradings violates principles of natural justice and fairness in public administration.
Uncommunicated ACR entries violate the right to fair representation under Article 14 of the Constitution, necessitating communication of all gradings to public servants for promotion processes.
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