LAWS(DLH)-2002-5-251

P D JHARWAL Vs. UNION OF INDIA

Decided On May 18, 2002
P.D.JHARWAL Appellant
V/S
UNION OF INDIA Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) P.D. Jharwal, original petitioner, since deceased was a member of Delhi Judicial Service. He was a direct recruit having been appointed in the year 1973. He joined his services on 1st May 1975 Prior thereto he was a member of Rajasthan Judicial Service. By reason of letter dated 31st October 1992, he was intimated that for the years 1989-90, 1990-91 and 1991-92 he has been given the remarks 'B', 'B' and 'C' respectively Although he was not asked to submit a representation as against the said purported adverse remark, on the ground that he was not informed as to on what basis such remarks were made, a representation was filed by him.

(2.) It has been contended that Annual Confidential Reports (in short 'ACRs'.)are given on the work and conduct of the Officer, having regard to; (i) the ACR recorded by the learned District and Sessions Judge (ii) the remarks recorded by the High Court on the monthly disposal of the work (iii) the remarks recorded by the Inspecting Judge, and (iv) the reputation of the officer concerned.

(3.) In his afore-mentioned representation it was contended that neither he had been communicated with any remarks recorded by the District and Sessions Judge nor by the Inspecting Judge. His further contention was that his monthly disposal of work was good and his good reputation has never been doubted.