RAM JANAM VERMA Vs. UNION OF INDIA

JUDGEMENT

(1.) We have heard Shri Bhoopendra Nath Singh assisted by Shri Sunil for the Petitioners. Shri N.P. Shukla appears for the Respondents.

(2.) Brief facts, giving rise to this writ petition challenging the judgment of the Central Administrative Tribunal dated 30.8.2000 in Original Application No. 917 of 1998, (Ram Janam Verma v. Union of India and Ors.), and other connected O As, dismissing the applications with directions to conclude the Court of Enquiry and pass orders in accordance with law, are as follows.

(3.) The selection proceedings of the boards were approved on 20.12.1997, and the result was declared on the same day. The Army Headquarters vide letter dated 21.5.1998 gave clearance to issue appointment letters. The 27 appointment letters were processed and signed by the Commandant on 26.5.1998, and were despatched by the registered post on the same day. On the next day on 27.5.1998 some of the successful candidates joined.