IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE A.K.BASHEER FRIDAY, THE 19TH DECEMBER 2008 / 28TH AGRAHAYANA 1930 WP(C).No. 37814 of 2008(B) -------------------------- PETITIONER: --------------- JOSE PHILIP, CASHIER, TRANSMISSION CIRCLE OFFICE, K.S.E.B, KOTTARAKKARA. BY ADV. SRI.SANTHOSH MATHEW RESPONDENTS: --------------- 1. THE KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD, REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, VAIDHUTHI BHAVAN, PATTOM.P.O, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM. 2. THE CHIEF ENGINEER (HRM), KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD, VUDYUTHI BHAVAN, PATTOM.P.O, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM. BY SHRI.K.S.ANIL, SC FOR K.S.E.B THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 19/12/2008, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: A.K.BASHEER, J. -------------------------------------- W.P(C) No.37814 of 2008-B --------------------------------------------- Dated this the 19th day of December, 2008. J U D G M E N T Petitioner who is stated to be working as Cashier in the transmission circle office under the Kerala State Electricity Board, at Kottarakkara, contends that his legitimate claim for promotion to the post of Senior Assistant is being totally ignored and overlooked. Learned counsel points out that petitioner has submitted Ext.P6 representation in this regard highlighting his grievance. He also points out that in the case of similarly situated employees, this Court had intervened and consequently Ext.P4 order was passed by the Court. The limited prayed of the learned counsel is that respondent No.2 may be directed to take a decision on Ext.P6 keeping in view Exts.P8 and P9. 2. Learned Standing Counsel for the Board submits that appropriate decision on Ext.P6 will be taken without any delay. In the above facts and circumstances of the case, the writ petition is disposed with a direction to respondent No.2 to consider and pass appropriate orders on Ext.P6 strictly on its W.P(C) No.37814 of 2008-B : 2 : merit and in accordance with law as expeditiously as possible and at any rate within four months from the date of receipt of a copy of this judgment. Needless to mention that the petitioner and all others who are likely to be affected by the order to be passed by respondent No.2 shall be afforded sufficient opportunity of being heard before a decision is taken on the matter. While disposing of Ext.P6, respondent No.2 shall keep in view Exts.P8 and P9 also. Sd/- A.K.BASHEER JUDGE //True copy// PA to Judge ab