The petitioners in WP(C) No.20175 of 2015 are Computer Programmer cum Operators working in the Kerala State Beverages (Manufacturing & Marketing) Corporation (herein after referred to as “the Corporation”). The petitioners in W.P.(C) No.931 are Assistants working in the Corporation. The issue raised in these cases are regarding the promotion to the post of Assistant Manager.

WP(C) No.20175 of 2015

2. As per Ext.P4 Recruitment Rules of the Corporation, which provides for the method of appointment and qualification for appointment to various posts in the Corporation, Computer Programmer cum Operators as well as Assistants Grade I are eligible for promotion as Assistant Manager. Appointment to the post of Assistant Manger which is category No.10 is made by promotion from Assistant Grade I/Computer Programmer cum Operator. No ratio is provided in the rules for promotion. The qualification prescribed for promotion as Assistant Manager is: first class M.Com/MBA/inter ICWA/inter CI/holding successful pass in training conducted by IMG. In the absence of qualified hands for promotion direct recruitment can be made. The post of Computer Programmer cum Operator coming under category N