SHRI SURESH CHANDRA versus SHRI J.B. AGARWAL AND ORS.

SHRI SURESH CHANDRA versus SHRI J.B. AGARWAL AND ORS.

Reservation can be applied to promotion in a single post cadre if the rule of roster and rotation is followed, and this is not violative of Articles 14 or 16(1). Relaxation of qualifications for promotion under reservation may be considered if permitted by relevant rules.

Parties
Appellant: Shri Suresh Chandra; Respondents: Shri J.B. Agarwal and Ors.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
04 April 1997
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Final Judgment After Special Leave
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Reservation in Promotions, Scheduled Castes and Tribes, Single Post Cadre, Rule of Roster
Constitutional Law Service Law Reservation in Promotions Scheduled Castes and Tribes Single Post Cadre Rule of Roster

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Parties

Shri Suresh Chandra

Appellant

Shri J.B. Agarwal and Ors.

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final Judgment After Special Leave

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether reservation can be applied to a single post cadre for promotion under the rule of roster
  2. 2 Whether relaxation of educational qualifications is valid for promotion under reservation

Ratio Decidendi

Reservation can be applied to promotion in a single post cadre if the rule of roster and rotation is followed, and this is not violative of Articles 14 or 16(1). Relaxation of qualifications for promotion under reservation may be considered if permitted by relevant rules.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • writ petition dismissed
  • no order as to costs