BAL KISHAN Vs. DELHI ADMINISTRATION

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This appeal by leave is directed against the judgment of the Central Administrative Tribunal dated 11 November 1988 in O. A. No. 1677 of 1988. The events leading to the appeal are these:

(2.) On 20 February 1958, Bal Kishan, the appellant, was enrolled as a Constable in Delhi Police. On 1 February 1964, he was promoted to officiate as Head Constable. His confirmation as Head Constable was delayed on account of certain adverse remarks against him. That adverse remarks were later expunged and he was confirmed in 1969. This has delayed his promotion as Sub-Inspector ,(SI). Complaining bout the belated confirmation" and seeking further promotion, he filed a writ petition in Delhi High Court. The High Court by judgment dated 25 September 1984 allowed the writ petition and directed the respondents to confirm the appellant w.e.f. 1 February 1966 with all consequential benefits. The operative portion of the order of the High Court is as under:

(3.) There was no immediate compliance with this order and the appellant had to move the High Court to initiate contempt proceedings against the respondents. To avoid action in the contempt proceedings, the respondents made, perhaps hurriedly, several orders giving the benefit of promotion to the appellant. The appellant was confirmed as directed w.e.f. 1-2-1966 and also promoted as ASI (Min) w.e.f. 24 July 1967 instead of 25 February 1970. Again he was promoted as SI (Min) w.e.f. 1 May 1980 and confirmed as such w.e.f. 5 July 1983. Further he was admitted to promotion list 'F' (Min) w.e.f. 18 February 1988 and further promoted as Officiating Inspector (Min) w.e.f. 19 April, 1988.