P. THAMPAN versus STATE OF KERALA AND ANR.

P. THAMPAN versus STATE OF KERALA AND ANR.

The appellant is entitled to have his application considered for Sub-Inspector in the regular police line if he seeks to come back and is found fit, and the previously imposed disqualification is no impediment. The Public Service Commission is directed to consider his case according to rules.

Parties
Appellant: P. Thampan; Respondent No. 1: State of Kerala; Respondent No. 2: Public Service Commission (Kerala)
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
16 December 1996
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Final Order
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Police Recruitment, Eligibility Conditions, Interpretation of Government Order
Service Law Police Recruitment Eligibility Conditions Interpretation of Government Order

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Parties

P. Thampan

Appellant

State of Kerala

Respondent No. 1

Public Service Commission (Kerala)

Respondent No. 2

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Final Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant, working in the Special Police Department and holding the equivalent rank of Sub-Inspector in the Armed Police, is eligible for consideration for the post of Sub-Inspector in the regular line under Government Order No. G.O. Ms. No. 55/66/HOME dated 11th February, 1966

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant is entitled to have his application considered for Sub-Inspector in the regular police line if he seeks to come back and is found fit, and the previously imposed disqualification is no impediment. The Public Service Commission is directed to consider his case according to rules.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • Public Service Commission is directed to consider the appellant's case according to Rules.
  • No costs awarded.