PUNJAB STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD LTD. versus JAGDEV SINGH AND ORS.

PUNJAB STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD LTD. versus JAGDEV SINGH AND ORS.

Impugned High Court order was set aside as relevant office orders and circulars relied on by both parties were not considered; matter remitted for fresh consideration on merits with directions to consider all relevant regulations and circulars.

Parties
Appellant: Punjab State Electricity Board Ltd.; Respondents: Jagdev Singh and Ors.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
12 June 2008
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From Second Appeal Judgment
Outcome
Appeal disposed of; impugned order of High Court set aside; matter remitted to High Court for consideration on merits; no order as to costs.
Legal Topics
Promotion, Eligibility for Promotion, Office Orders and Circulars, Regulatory Amendments
Service Law Promotion Eligibility for Promotion Office Orders and Circulars Regulatory Amendments

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Parties

Punjab State Electricity Board Ltd.

Appellant

Jagdev Singh and Ors.

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From Second Appeal Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the plaintiffs were entitled to promotion from the date their juniors were promoted
  2. 2 Whether relevant office orders and circulars regarding determination of eligibility for promotion were properly considered

Ratio Decidendi

Impugned High Court order was set aside as relevant office orders and circulars relied on by both parties were not considered; matter remitted for fresh consideration on merits with directions to consider all relevant regulations and circulars.

Court Disposition

Appeal disposed of; impugned order of High Court set aside; matter remitted to High Court for consideration on merits; no order as to costs.

Orders

  • Impugned order of High Court set aside
  • Matter remitted to High Court for consideration on merits