IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE V.GIRI WEDNESDAY, THE 11TH JUNE 2008 / 21ST JYAISHTA 1930 WP(C).No. 17416 of 2008(W) -------------------------- PETITIONER: ------------ SUDHEER.B, JEEVALAYAM, THRIKALATHUR P.O. PIN-683557.SECRETARY, MANJALOOR GRAMA PANCHAYATH, VAZHAKKULAM.P.O, MUVATTUPUZHA, ERNAKULAM DISTRICT. BY ADV. SRI.O.D.SIVADAS RESPONDENTS: ------------- THE DIRECTOR OF PANCHAYATHS, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM. BY GOVERNMENT PLEADER SRI.THOMAS JULIEN AMBOOKEN THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 11/06/2008, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: V.GIRI,J. ------------------------- W.P ( C) No. 17416 of 2008 -------------------------- Dated this the 11th June, 2008 J U D G M E N T Petitioner is working as Secretary in the Manjaloor Grama Panchayat. Apparently, he was appointed as Panchayat Secretary by Exhibit-P2 order dated 3.11.2006. His probation in the said post is yet to be declared. He apprehends that before his probation is declared, the existing vacancy in the post of Junior Superintendent may be filled up and by that his junior may get regular promotion. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that promotions in that context can be effected only under Rule 28(a) (i) of the K.S.& S.S.R. He has pointed out these aspects under Exhibit-P4 representation addressed to the Director of Panchayats. W.P ( C) No. 17416 of 2008 2 3. I heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Government Pleader. 4. The only direction that is required in this case is one to the respondent to take note of the petitioner's contention as contained in Exhibit-P4 before promotions are effected to the post of Junior Superintendent. 5. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of directing the respondent to take note of the petitioner's contention in Exhibit-P4 as and when vacancies in the post of Junior Superintendent are filled up. Petitioner shall produce a copy of the writ petition along with copy of this judgment before the respondent, for compliance. (V.GIRI, JUDGE) ma W.P ( C) No. 17416 of 2008 2 W.P ( C) No. 17416 of 2008 2