PUNJAB STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD PATIALA AND ANR. versus SAWINDER SINGH

PUNJAB STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD PATIALA AND ANR. versus SAWINDER SINGH

In light of the abolition of the quota system and the adoption of the seniority-cum-merit principle, the respondent's case should be considered in accordance with rules and applicable law as on the date promotion was due to him.

Parties
Petitioner: Punjab State Electricity Board, Patiala and Another; Respondent: Sawinder Singh
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
02 January 1996
Procedural Posture
Special Leave Petition (civil) / Supreme Court Final Disposition
Outcome
Special Leave Petition dismissed
Legal Topics
Promotion, Quota System, Seniority Cum Merit
Service Law Promotion Quota System Seniority Cum Merit

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Parties

Punjab State Electricity Board, Patiala and Another

Petitioner

Sawinder Singh

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Special Leave Petition (civil) / Supreme Court Final Disposition

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the quota system for promotion is valid in law.
  2. 2 Whether the respondent is entitled to consideration for promotion as on the date it was due.

Ratio Decidendi

In light of the abolition of the quota system and the adoption of the seniority-cum-merit principle, the respondent's case should be considered in accordance with rules and applicable law as on the date promotion was due to him.

Court Disposition

Special Leave Petition dismissed

Orders

  • It is open to the petitioners to consider the case in accordance with rules and pass an appropriate order.