O R D E R

% 21.04.2026

1. This writ petition assails order dated 9th April, 2025, passed by Respondent No. 1/Directorate of Education,¹“DoE” whereby the Petitioner’s promotion from the post of TGT (Science) to PGT (Political Science) has been declined approval on account of the prevailing Recruitment Rules.

2. Despite several opportunities, no counter affidavit has been filed on behalf of Respondent No. 1. The Court has, therefore, proceeded to hear the parties on the short question that arises for consideration hereinafter.

3. The brief facts necessary for adjudication are that the Petitioner, who holds a Master’s degree in Political Science, has been serving as TGT (Natural Science) in Ramjas Girls Senior Secondary School, Daryaganj, New Delhi, an aided institution under Respondent No. 2, since 9th July, 2008.

4. By a Gazette Notification dated 29th September, 2022, the Post Graduate Teachers (various subjects, including Political Science) Recruitment Rules, 2022²“2022 Recruitment Rules” were notified. The relevant provisions thereof are extracted hereinbelow: