IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP No. 237 of 2009 (O&M) Date of Decision: 19.1.2009. Kewal Krishan and others ---Petitioners Vs. State of Punjab and others ---Respondents CORAM:- HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE PERMOD KOHLI. Present:- Mr. C.M. Munjal, Advocate for the petitioner. *** PERMOD KOHLI.J (ORAL) The petitioners have challenged the promotion of respondents no.3 and 4 to the post of Block Primary Education Officer made vide Annexure P-2. From the averments made in para 3 to 6, it appears that the basic grievance of the petitioners is in respect to the appointment/promotion of the private respondents to the post of Head Teacher made in the year 1996. The present promotion to the post of Block Primary Education Officer is from the post of Centre Head Teacher, which is a post between the Head Teacher and Block Primary Education Officer. This clearly establishes that between 1996 to the passing of order Annexure P-2, the private respondents have earned one more promotion. The grievance of the petitioner is that at the time of their promotion/appointment, they were not having 10 years experience, however, appointment/promotion to the post of Head Teacher was made in the year 1996. Petitioners remained mute spectators and did not challenge the said promotion/appointment. After 10 years when the respondents have earned further promotions, petitioners CWP No. 237 of 2009 (O&M) -2- cannot be permitted to challenge the promotion made more than 10 years back. The petition is liable to be dismissed primarily on the ground of delay. Dismissed as such. (PERMOD KOHLI) JUDGE 19.1.2009 lucky