LAWS(GAU)-2017-9-15

PARESH CHANDRA DEKA Vs. STATE OF ASSAM

Decided On September 11, 2017
Paresh Chandra Deka Appellant
V/S
STATE OF ASSAM Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Heard Mr. K.N. Choudhury, the learned Senior Counsel for the petitioners as well as Mr. Y. Doley, the learned Additional Advocate General, Assam, appearing for the respondent Nos. 1 and 2. Also heard Ms. V.L. Singh, the learned counsel for the respondent No.3. Mr. T. Doley, the learned counsel appears for the respondent Nos.4, 5, 6, 11, 13, 16, 20 and 24. Mr. B.D. Das, the learned Senior Counsel appears on behalf of respondent Nos. 9, 12, 21, 22 and 23. Mr. D.K. Das, the learned counsel appears for the respondent No.25 and Mr. J. Roy, the learned counsel appears for the respondent Nos. 7, 8, 15, 17, 18, 19 and 26.

(2.) The brief facts of the case may be narrated at the outset. The petitioner No.1 was appointed as Assistant Engineer (AE) in the Irrigation Department and after working for about 2 years he was appointed as AE in the Public Works Departments (PWD) on 21.1.1988. Thereafter, on 03.07.2000, he was promoted to the Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE). The petitioner No.2 was appointed as AE on 05.10.1987 under regulation for 4(d) of Assam Public Service Commission Regulation (Regulation). His service was regularized on 11.11.1998 as AE, PWD. Thereafter on 03.07.2000, he was promoted to the post of AEE.

(3.) The petitioner No.3 was initially appointed as AE in the year 1986 in the Irrigation Department. On 29.02.1988 he was appointed as AE in the PWD with pay protection and thereafter, on 03.07.2000, he was promoted to the post of AEE. The petitioner No.4 was also appointed as AE under Regulation for 4(d) on 16.09.1986. He was thereafter regularized on 11.01.1988. Consequently, he was promoted to the post of AEE on 03.07.2000.