RAM KRIT SINGH Vs. STATE OF JHARKHAND

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THE petitioner has challenged the notification contained in Memo No. 1775 dated 16th June, 2001 issued by the State of Jharkhand, whereby and where -under, the 6th respondent K.K. Khandelwal, I.A.S., on transfer, has been appointed as Director, Science and Technology, Jharkhand Ranchi.

(2.) AS the challenge has been made on a short question of law, it is not necessary to discuss all the facts, except the relevant one.

(3.) IN the aforesaid case, the State Government took plea that the post of Project Director and Director, Science and Technology can only be filled up by the persons holding the post of Principal of Engineering Colleges and Professors in the Engineering Colleges, but it was not accepted by the Court as no material was placed in support of such contention, nor any rule, notification, memorandum or executive instruction was brought to the notice of the Court. In absence of clear guidelines, while the Court expressed inability to give any opinion, but taking into consideration that the posts are not borne on any cadre as they relate to project of temporary nature, disposed of the writ petition with the following directions : - -