SH. S.R. MURTHY versus THE STATE OF KARNATAKA AND ORS.

SH. S.R. MURTHY versus THE STATE OF KARNATAKA AND ORS.

Application of a roster system for reservation is not permissible in promotions to a single post cadre, and appointments made on such a basis must be set aside.

Parties
Appellant: SH. S.R. MURTHY; Respondent: The State of Karnataka; Respondent: Respondent No. 3
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
19 August 1999
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Decision on Appeal
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Promotion, Reservation, Scheduled Caste, Roster System, Single Post
Service Law Promotion Reservation Scheduled Caste Roster System Single Post

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Parties

SH. S.R. MURTHY

Appellant

The State of Karnataka

Respondent

Respondent No. 3

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Decision on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Was the application of a reservation roster permissible for promotion to a single post cadre?
  2. 2 Was the appointment of a Scheduled Caste candidate to the single post valid under the roster system?

Ratio Decidendi

Application of a roster system for reservation is not permissible in promotions to a single post cadre, and appointments made on such a basis must be set aside.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Impugned order of the Karnataka Administrative Tribunal is set aside.
  • Promotion of respondent No. 3 on the basis of the roster is set aside.