ANJU DEVI Vs. STATE OF U. P.

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Heard learned counsel for the petitioner, learned Standing Counsel appearing for respondent nos. 1 and 2 and Sri Anupras Singh, learned counsel appearing for respondent nos.3 to 7.

(2.) By means of the present petition, the petitioner has prayed for the following reliefs:-

(3.) From perusal of the pleadings and the arguments as raised by learned counsel for the petitioner, it is apparent that the petitioner has challenged the promotion order of private respondents dated 04.06.2016, a copy of which is Annexure-1 to the petition. The instant petition has been filed after a period of more than three years. The laches are sought to be explained on the ground that the petitioner had been representing to the respondents for redressal of her grievances and when no heed was paid on the said representations, she has approached this Court. In this regard, a specific plea has been taken in paragraphs 17 to 19 of the petition of the petitioner having submitted a representation dated 29.06.2019 for redressal of her grievances followed by a reminder dated 18.07.2019. Thus, the first representation for her alleged grievance i.e. of raising challenge to the promotion order dated 04.06.2016 has been given after more than three years.