M. S. RAMACHANDRA RAO, DEEPAK ROSHAN
Baleshwar Prasad Verma, Son of Sri Manik Mahto – Appellant
Versus
State of Jharkhand – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
(Deepak Roshan, J.)
Heard learned counsel for the parties.
2. The brief facts of the case as per the pleadings are that the petitioner was appointed on daily wager to the post of Data Entry-Cum-Computer Operator on 07.07.2006 in District Transport Office, Giridih, after his name was recommended by the District Information Centre, Giridih. Thereafter, vide various letters were sent by the Deputy Secretary, Transport Department, Government of Jharkhand to Deputy Transport Commissioner, District Transport Officer and to Transport Commissioner containing details of all computer operators (including that of petitioner) appointed in all District Transport Office.
Further, vide letter no. 1291 dated 28.09.2007 petitioner was sent for training and after that the petitioner was deputed in different departments where he did his duty to the satisfaction of the authorities. Thereafter, vide letter no. 340 dated 15.03.2007 as per the order of the Hon'ble Governor, Jharkhand, the under-secretary Government of Jharkhand has sent a letter to Accountant General, Jharkhand, for consent of sanction for various posts including Computer Operator in different offices including District Transpor
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