S.L. SONI versus STATE OF M.P. AND ANR.

S.L. SONI versus STATE OF M.P. AND ANR.

The High-Level Committee objectively considered the appellant's claim for promotion in accordance with the M.P. Forest Service (Recruitment) Rules, 1977 and found him not fit for promotion on merits. The Supreme Court, satisfied with the process, finds no ground for interference.

Parties
Appellant: S.L. Soni; Respondent: State of M.P.; Respondent: State of M.P. and Anr.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
08 May 1995
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Final Disposition on Appeal From Administrative Tribunal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Promotion, Objective Consideration, High Power Committee, Merit Assessment, M.p. Forest Service (recruitment) Rules, 1977
Service Law Promotion Objective Consideration High Power Committee Merit Assessment M.p. Forest Service (recruitment) Rules, 1977

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Parties

S.L. Soni

Appellant

State of M.P.

Respondent

State of M.P. and Anr.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final Disposition on Appeal From Administrative Tribunal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant's claim for promotion as Assistant Conservator of Forest was considered in accordance with the M.P. Forest Service (Recruitment) Rules, 1977

Ratio Decidendi

The High-Level Committee objectively considered the appellant's claim for promotion in accordance with the M.P. Forest Service (Recruitment) Rules, 1977 and found him not fit for promotion on merits. The Supreme Court, satisfied with the process, finds no ground for interference.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • No interference warranted with Committee's findings
  • No costs