(1.) On the basis of decision of the Supreme Court of India Ajay Hasia v. Khalid Mujib Sehravardi and ors., 1981 AIR(SC) 487 and some other decisions, petitioner submits that the procedure adopted by the respondent-State Bank of India in making appointment by promotion from the clerical cadre which cadre consists of clerks/cashiers/Typist etc. to the cadre of Trainee Officers is liable to be quashed.
(2.) Facts in brief be noticed.
(3.) Petitioner was borne on clerical cadre being member of Award Staff. He was entitled to promotion from the above clerical cadre to the cadre of Trainee officers. For this eligible candidates were to pass a written test. This test was to be held as per norms indicated in memorandum No. PER/22 of 1988. A written test was supposed to be held. After the written test they were to appear in interview. In case in these interviews they happened to come within zone of eligibility then they were to be promoted from the clerical cadre to the Trainee officers' cadre.