Back
ATTAU RAHMAN MASOODI, OM PRAKASH SHUKLA
Alka Tiwari – Appellant
Versus
State of U. P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Deptt. of Secondary Education – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
A. R. Masoodi, J.
1. Heard Sri S. K. Kalia, learned Senior Advocate assisted by Mr. Birendra Singh, learned counsel for the petitioners in Writ-A No. 31192 of 2017, Sri Onkar Singh, learned counsel for the petitioners appearing in Writ-A No. 21232 of 2021, Sri Sharad Pathak, learned counsel for the appellant in Special Appeal Nos. 513 of 2023 and 507 of 2023, Sri Kuldeep Pati Tripathi, learned Additional Advocate General appearing for the State-respondents and Sri R. K. Singh Suryavanshi, learned Counsel representing the U. P. Public Service Selection Board.
2. By means of Writ-A No.31192 of 2017 filed under Article 226 of the Constitution, the veracity of Sub-Rule 18 of Rule 5 of the Uttar Pradesh Educational (General Education Cadre) Service Rules, 1992 has been challenged. The said Rule apparently provides for the ratio in which the Headmasters, Headmistresses and District Inspectors of Schools are to be considered for promotion to the post of Principal of Government Intermediate Colleges.
3. The petitioners, who are working on the post of Block Education Officers in different Blocks in the State of U.P., are challenging the impugned Office Memorandum dated 14.09.2021 hav
The main legal point established in the judgment is the need to ensure gender equality and non-discrimination in promotion opportunities, as guaranteed by Articles 14, 15, and 16 of the Indian Consti....
The court affirmed that promotion rules in educational services must ensure equal opportunity and are not arbitrary, aligning with constitutional mandates.
Classification based on educational qualifications for promotion in public service is valid if it promotes academic excellence and has a rational basis.
The promotion rights of teachers must be adhered to according to their respective service conditions, ensuring compliance with state regulations while respecting natural justice and constitutional pr....
The amendment mandating a Bachelor's Degree for certain promotions was constitutionally valid, emphasizing the employer's prerogative to set qualification standards related to job responsibilities.
An indispensable Tool for Legal Professionals, Endorsed by Various High Court and Judicial Officers
Please visit our Training & Support
Center or Contact Us for assistance
Scan Me!
India’s Legal research and Law Firm App, Download now!
For Daily Legal Updates, Join us on :
Back to top
