U.P. Kshetriya Van Adhikari Sangh, Thru. Its President Nafees Khan v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Forest Deptt. Lko. and 3 Others

Court No. - 20 Case :- WRIT - A No. - 8898 of 2023 Petitioner :- U.P. Kshetriya Van Adhikari Sangh, Thru. Its President Nafees Khan Respondent :- State Of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Forest Deptt. Lko. And 3 Others Counsel for Petitioner :- Ravi Shankar Mishra Counsel for Respondent :- C.S.C. Hon'ble Manish Mathur,J.

¶1Heard learned counsel for petitioner and learned State Counsel for opposite parties.

¶2Petition has been filed seeking a direction to opposite parties specifically opposite party No.4 to send proposal for providing relaxation in the minimum eligibility criteria for promotion on the post of Assistant Conservator of Forest as has been required by State Government vide letter dated 26.05.2023.

¶3It has been submitted that petitioner is currently working on the post of Regional Forest Officer, but as per service rule, he is required to complete at least substantive 8 years service on the said post for consideration for promotion. It has been submitted that however by Circular dated 24th April, 2013, State Government has been granted power of relaxation of such eligibility criteria. In pursuance of which, State Government vide letter dated 26th May, 2023 has required to opposite party No.4 to submit relevant proposal, which has not been adhered to till date, which is affecting the right of petitioner.

¶4With regard to aforesaid submissions, it is evident that State Government by means of letter dated 26th May, 2023 has sought such information/recommendation from opposite party No.4 along with a reminder on 18th August, 2023.

¶5Since, State Government itself is cogent of aforesaid aspect, liberty is granted to petitioner to file a representation before concerned authority indicating his grievance. The said representation shall be considered and decided within a period of six weeks from date a certified copy of this order is produced before the concerned authority.

¶6With aforesaid directions, the petition is disposed of. Order Date :- 9.11.2023 Ashutosh Pandey High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench