RAJESHWAR PRASAD SINGH Vs. DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION ALIASSECONDARYALIAS U P SHIKSHA SAMNYA ANUBHAG- ALLAHABAD

JUDGEMENT

(1.) RAKESH Tiwari, J. Heard counsel for the parties and perused the record.

(2.) THE petitioners have filed this petition challenging notice dated 9-11-2001 issued by the Director of Education (Madhyamik), Faizabad directing them to show cause as to why action be not taken to cancel their irregular promotion.

(3.) THE petitioners have relied upon Full Bench decision in Smt. S. K. Chaudhry v. Committee of Management, 1991 (1) UPLBEC page-250. It was a case of seniority. THE Full Bench held that the seniority determined 17 years back should not be disturbed under Section 16-E (10) after such a long time. THE petitioners have also relied upon Zailoom Fatima in 1999 (1) UPLBEC page-2136, in which the Division Bench has held that powers under Section 16-E (10) to correct appointments should be exercised within a reasonable time. THE Court further held that appointment by promotion to C. T. grade and L. T. grade should not be interfered after lapse of 23 years, which were irregular and not in accordance with law.