(1.) The application for impleadment (I.A. No. 125982 of 2021) is allowed.
(2.) We have heard learned counsel for the parties. The short issue is whether the appointments (temporary promotions/temporary adjustments) made in terms of order dtd. 24/11/2008 can be said to be in conformity with the qualification prescribed under Rule 6 of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court Staff (Condition of Service Rules), 1968 dtd. 24/10/2008.
(3.) In the present appeals, we are concerned with the post of Sec. Officer (Computer). As per the Rules framed on 24/10/2008, following qualifications came to be prescribed: Name of the Mode of Minimum Minimum Existing Post appointment qualification experience, pay scale required if any, required Sec. By promotion Graduation from Two years 6500-10500 Officer from amongst any recognized (Computer) Selection Grade University with Data Entry Diploma in Operators on Computer the basis of Application or merit-cum- BCA recognized seniority by the State Govt.