IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ANTONY DOMINIC TUESDAY, THE 7TH AUGUST 2007 / 16TH SRAVANA 1929 WP(C).No. 24029 of 2007(I) -------------------------- PETITIONERS: ------------ 1. MOLLY O.S., STAFF NURSE, DISTRICT HOSPITAL, KANNUR. 2. ANNAMMA JOSEPH, STAFF NURSE, DISTRICT HOSPITAL, KANHANGAD. 3. ROSAMMA A.K., STAFF NURSE, DISTRICT HOSPITAL, KANNUR. 4. BETTY GEORGE M.,STAFF NURSE, GENERAL HOSPITAL, THALASSERRY. BY ADV. SRI.ELVIN PETER P.J. RESPONDENTS: ------------- 1. STATE OF KERALA, REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY,HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM. 2. THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH SERVICES, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM. 3. MARY GEORGE, PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING TUTOR SCHOOL OF NURSING, ALAPPUZHA. BY GOVT. PLEADER SRI. BIJOY CHANDRAN FOR R1 & R2 THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 07/08/2007, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: Antony Dominic, J. ======================== W.P(C).No.24029 of 2007 ======================== Dated this the 7th day of August, 2007. JUDGMENT Petitioners were appointed as Staff Nurse in the C.H. Centre of the Health Department. According to them, the Special Rules came into force from 12.10.1998 and the vacancies that were available before 12.10.1998 are to be filled up in terms of Ext.P4. They have also pointed out the existence of the vacancies which are to be filled up on that basis. Apart from that reference is also made to Ext.P12 to point out that promotions have in fact been made following Ext.P4 in respect of vacancies which were in existence before the Rules were implemented. 2. Highlighting their grievances they have submitted Ext.P14 representation before the second respondent, which is pending consideration. In view of the pendency of Ext.P14 representation, I dispose of this Writ Petition directing the second respondent to consider and pass orders on Ext.P14 taking into Ext.P12 order and other relevant orders and judgments. It is WP(C) 24029/07 -: 2 :- directed that Ext.P4 shall be dealt with as directed above within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this judgment. Petitioners are directed to produce a copy of this judgment before the second respondent for compliance. Antony Dominic, Judge. ess 7/8