LAWS(J&K)-2019-10-36

ARVINDER SINGH AMN Vs. STATE OF J&K

Decided On October 22, 2019
Arvinder Singh Amn Appellant
V/S
STATE OF JANDK Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) The writ petition, has been impugned by filing the present intra- court appeal.

(2.) Issue pertains to selection and appointment to the post of Secretary, J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (for short 'the Academy').

(3.) Learned counsel for the appellant submitted that the Academy was established way-back in the year 1963 with an object to promote art, culture and languages in the State of Jammu and Kashmir. There are many posts in different cadres in the Academy. These are governed by the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages Services Recruitment Rules, 2006 (for short 'the Recruitment Rules of 2006'). One of the senior most post in the executive cadre is of the Secretary. Advertisement was issued on 01.03.2019 by the Deputy Secretary, Department of Culture inviting applications on behalf of Search Committee for appointment to the post of Secretary of the Academy. Last date fixed for submission of applications was 14.03.2019.