LAWS(DLH)-2021-10-11

SADRE ALAM Vs. UNION OF INDIA

Decided On October 12, 2021
SADRE ALAM Appellant
V/S
UNION OF INDIA Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Present public interest litigation has been preferred seeking the following reliefs:-

(2.) We have heard learned counsel appearing on behalf of the Petitioner at length. Petitioner is aggrieved by the impugned order dated 27.07.2021, whereby Inter-Cadre deputation has been granted to Respondent No.2 - Mr.Rakesh Asthana, from Gujarat Cadre to AGMUT Cadre as also extension of his service, initially for a period of one year beyond the date of his superannuation on 31.07.2021 or until further orders, whichever is earlier and his appointment as Commissioner of Police, Delhi. Challenge is also laid to the order dated 27.07.2021 whereby approval was granted by Appointments Committee of Cabinet for Inter-Cadre deputation of Respondent No. 2 as well as extension of his service beyond the age of superannuation.

(3.) Respondent No. 2 is a 1984 Batch officer of the Indian Police Services ("IPS"), Gujarat Cadre and his date of superannuation was 31.07.2021. Vide the impugned order dated 27.07.2021, Respondent No. 1 has granted Inter-Cadre deputation to Respondent No. 2 and extended his services beyond the date of superannuation. Vide the same order, Respondent No. 2 has been appointed as Commissioner of Police, Delhi. Assailing the said order, it was contended by learned counsel appearing on behalf of the Petitioner that the impugned order (Annexure P-2 to the memo of this petition) has been passed in total violation of provisions of Rule 56(d) of the Fundamental Rules and Supplementary Rules (hereinafter referred to as "FR-56(d)"); All India Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefits) Rules, 1958 (hereinafter referred to as "Rules, 1958"); All India Services (Conditions of Service - Residuary Matters) Rules, 1960 (hereinafter referred to as "Rules, 1960"), as well as in violation of Office Memorandum dated 08.11.2004, issued by Department of Personnel and Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India, (hereinafter referred to as "DoPT").