KAILASH NATH Vs. UOI

JUDGEMENT

(1.) The claim of the petitioner for promotion to the post of DVR MT Grade -I has been rejected by Respondent No.2 vide Order No.12621/AR/SAMPARK/DGBR/EG2 dated 15.01.2002. Same is sought to be quashed with a further prayer to direct respondents to consider the case of the petitioner for promotion to the post of DVR MT Grade -I retrospectively from the date his junior Mr. Baljit Singh has been promoted.

(2.) Promotional scheme for staff car drivers has been examined in consultation with the Ministry of Law, Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Railways by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel and Training). Scheme has been issued vide OM No.220336/1/92.Estt (D) dated 30.11.1993. The nomenclature of the posts in the various skills is shown therein. Same is quoted: Sl. No. Scale Nomenclature

(3.) The eligibility criteria is prescribed under Para -2.3 of the scheme which is quoted hereunder: Grade Eligibility Period Ordinary Grade (Rs.950 -1500) Basic Grade Grade II of Staff Car Driver (RS.1200 -1800) 9 Years of Regular service in the ordinary Grade Grade I of Staff Car Driver (Rs.1320 -2040) 6 Years of regular service in Grade II of Staff Car Drivers.