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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
N. NAGARESH, J
BABU K. – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF KERALA – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. challenge of headmaster's appointment based on qualifications. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. failure to adequately consider seniority and qualifications. (Para 4) |
| 3. claim of procedural irregularity and need for hearing. (Para 5) |
| 4. petitioner seeks intervention in the appointment process. (Para 6) |
| 5. court directs consideration of petition within four months. (Para 7 , 8) |
JUDGMENT
Dated this the 6th day of January, 2026 The petitioner, who retired from service as L.P.S.T., challenges the appointment of the 7th respondent as Headmaster of the School under the 6th respondent. The Headmaster post fell vacant on 01.06.2024, upon the retirement of Sri.Benoy Philip.
2. The petitioner had submitted a representation on 27.05.2024 as per Ext.P1 claiming the post, citing his qualifications and seniority. Despite this, the 6th respondent appointed the 7th respondent as Headmaster with effect from 01.06.2024 (Ext.P2), overlooking the petitioner’s legitimate claim. The 7th respondent lacked the requisite qualification of
12 years of continuous service for appointment as Headmaster.
3. The petitioner filed Ext.P3 first appeal on
12.06.2024 with the 5th respondent, followed by Ext.P4 representation
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