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RAJ MOHAN SINGH
Satpal Singh – Appellant
Versus
State of Haryana – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. petitioner's petition concerning adverse remarks and promotion denial. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. judgment analysis on integrity ratings and promotion eligibility. (Para 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 3. setting aside of non-speaking order regarding promotion. (Para 7 , 8) |
JUDGMENT
Mr. Raj Mohan Singh, J.
The petitioner has preferred this writ petition for the issuance of an appropriate writ in the nature of certiorari, quashing the adverse remarks for the period 25.11.2016 to 31.03.2017 being illegal, letter dated 12.07.2017, vide which adverse remarks were conveyed to the petitioner, letter dated 20.02.2018, vide which Inspector General of Police, Rohtak Range, Rohtak, rejected the representation of the petitioner and order dated 12.06.2018 passed by the Superintendent of Police, Bhiwani to the extent of promoting the juniors of the petitioner to the rank of officiating Sub Inspector w.e.f. 08.06.2018 by ignoring the claim of the petitioner. The petitioner has also prayed for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus, directing the respondents to promote the petitioner to the rank of officiating Sub Inspector with effect from the date on which his juniors were promoted i.e. 08.06.2018 with
Adverse remarks in ACR must be substantiated and judicial review allows reconsideration of promotional claims without directing specific outcomes.
Adverse entries relating to specific incidents should ordinarily not find a place in ACR, unless in the course of departmental proceedings, a specific punishment such as censure has been awarded on t....
Promotion challenges based on delayed claims are subject to dismissal due to delay and laches, reinforcing the principle that timely objections are crucial in promotion-related disputes.
Adverse ACRs should not be biased or contrary to government instructions, and should be based on reasonable grounds.
The central legal point established in the judgment is the requirement for adverse remarks to be specific, communicated within a reasonable period, and based on fair assessment without prejudice. The....
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