KARUNA LAHIRI versus GAUTAM KUMAR CHAKRABORTY AND ORS.

KARUNA LAHIRI versus GAUTAM KUMAR CHAKRABORTY AND ORS.

The Tribunal rightly pointed out the unsatisfactory functioning of the Law Department, and there is no justification for apprehension that its remarks would adversely affect the appellant; claims for confirmation must be considered as per rules, and no interference is warranted.

Parties
Appellant: Karuna Lahiri; Respondent No. 1: Gautam Kumar Chakraborty; Candidate: D.G. Mullick; Candidate: B.N. Sahoo
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
07 December 1995
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Decision on Appeal by Special Leave
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Ad Hoc Appointment, Regularisation, Confirmation by State Public Service Commission, Selection Process, Functioning of Law Department
Service Law Ad Hoc Appointment Regularisation Confirmation by State Public Service Commission Selection Process Functioning of Law Department

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Parties

Karuna Lahiri

Appellant

Gautam Kumar Chakraborty

Respondent No. 1

D.G. Mullick

Candidate

B.N. Sahoo

Candidate

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Decision on Appeal by Special Leave

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the remarks made by the Tribunal could be construed as adverse to the appellant affecting her future prospects
  2. 2 Whether the selection and confirmation procedure was followed as per rules

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal rightly pointed out the unsatisfactory functioning of the Law Department, and there is no justification for apprehension that its remarks would adversely affect the appellant; claims for confirmation must be considered as per rules, and no interference is warranted.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed
  • No costs