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Allahabad High Court holds that once a tribunal order quashes disciplinary proceedings, promotion benefits must be granted uniformly to all eligible employees, including seniors, without arbitrary discrimination. The ruling reinforces that administrative actions violating seniority rights are illegal and void.
Allahabad High Court rules that authorities must issue prior notice to all affected employees before deciding promotion claims under the disability quota, ensuring compliance with natural justice principles. The ruling mandates fair hearing rights for employees whose promotions may be impacted by administrative decisions, reinforcing procedural safeguards in public employment disputes.
Madhya Pradesh High Court rules that service-related claims filed beyond the statutory limitation period under Section 20 of the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985, are barred by laches, even if the promotion was allegedly illegal. The judgment underscores the importance of timely legal recourse for government employees challenging promotions or service disputes.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court quashed a promotion order that bypassed a senior officer in favor of juniors, holding that the Departmental Promotion Committee violated the seniority cum merit principle enshrined under Articles 14 and 16. The ruling mandates a fresh DPC review with retrospective effect, ensuring that procedural fairness and constitutional equality govern public employment promotions.
CAT Allahabad rules that an employee's right to decline promotion is a fundamental aspect of personal autonomy, not subject to administrative discretion. The judgment underscores that service rules cannot override constitutional rights, setting a precedent for employment disputes involving forced career advancements.