Ila Deb vs State of Tripura - 2023 Supreme(Tri) 37

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2023 Supreme(Tri) 37

HIGH COURT OF TRIPURA AGARTALA
Arindam Lodh, J.
Ila Deb & Ors. - Appellants
Versus
State of Tripura & Ors. - Respondents
Writ Petition (C) 670 of 2021
Decided On : 07-01-2023

Important Points

The court emphasizes the necessity for public authorities to provide timely instructions regarding promotions, ensuring transparency and accountability in administrative procedures.

Subject

Administrative Law - Personnel Management

Headnote

(A) Constitutional Law - Right to Promotion - The petitioners sought instructions regarding their promotion, which were not provided by the respondents. The court heard both sides and scheduled further proceedings, awaiting necessary instructions from the state authorities. (Paras 2-4)

(B) Administrative Procedure - The court emphasized the importance of timely and transparent communication from state authorities regarding personnel decisions.

Facts of the case:
The petitioners submitted a writ petition seeking clarity on their promotion within the state government. The state was unable to provide instructions on this matter.

Findings of Court:
The court acknowledged the need for the state to provide necessary instructions and scheduled a hearing for further clarification.

Issues: The main issue revolved around the delay in the issuance of promotion instructions to the petitioners.

Ratio Decidendi: The court underscored the significance of timely instructions and the responsibility of state authorities in personnel matters.

Result: The matter was listed for further consideration on 09.01.2023.

Advocates appeared:
P. Roy Barman, Advocate, K. Nath, Advocate, D. Bhattacharya, Advocate, P. Saha, Advocate, Raju Datta, Advocate

Table of Content
1. promotion process obligations (Para 1 , 2)
2. scheduling future court proceedings (Para 3)
3. representation of parties in court (Para 4)

JUDGMENT

Arindam Lodh, J. - Heard Mr. P. Roy Barman, learned senior counsel assisted by Mr. K. Nath, learned counsel appearing for the petitioners.

2. Mr. D. Bhattacharya, learned G.A. assisted by Mr. P. Saha, learned counsel appearing for the State-respondents submits that he could not obtain necessary instructions from the concerned authorities as regards the promotion of the petitioners. However, having discussed the issue with the concerned authorities learned G.A. further submits that by Monday next i.e. 09.01.2023, he will place before the court necessary instructions in writing.

3. In view of this list the matter on 09.01.2023.

4. Mr. Raju Datta, learned counsel appears for the respondent No.5.