JUDGMENT

Dated this the 26^th day of February, 2026 The petitioner states that he was initially appointed as UPSA under the 2^nd respondent on 27.06.1994 in a leave vacancy. The said appointment was duly approved by the 1^st respondent as per order dated 21.11.1994. Thereafter, the petitioner was appointed in a regular vacancy with effect from 17.07.1995, which was also approved as per order dated

21.11.1995.

2. The petitioner possesses the requisite qualifications and is fully qualified for promotion to the post of HSA (Social Science) and is a Rule 43 claimant under Chapter XIVA of the Kerala Education Rules. During the academic year 2015-2016, consequent to the retirement of Smt. K.P. Ratnavally on 31.03.2015 and the promotion of another Teacher as Headmistress, vacancies of HSA (Social Science) arose.

3. The petitioner approached this Court filing W.P.(C)

No.15788/2015 and as per judgment dated 28.05.2015, directions were issued to consider his claim. Pursuant thereto, the 1^st respondent passed an order dated 22.06.2015, finding the petitioner qualified and he was appointed as HSA (Social Science) with effect from 01.06.2015. The proposal for approval was forwarded on 27.07.2015. How