(1.) For the reasons that petitioner's Annual Performance Appraisal Reports of five years under consideration did not meet the required benchmark of 'Very Good' prescribed in the office memorandum dtd. 21/6/2016, petitioner was denied promotion to the post of Principal (Polytechnic). He was superseded by his juniors. He has instituted present petition claiming promotion to this post from due date.
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(3.) Contentions I have heard learned Senior Counsel for the petitioner, the learned Deputy Advocate General for respondents No. 1 and 2 and considered the material available on record.