30.3.2009 Present: Mr. Ashok Sharma, Advocate, for the petitioners. Mr. R. K. Sharma, Sr. Addl. A.G. with Mr. Vivek Thakur, Addl. A. G. for the respondents. CWP(T) No.3767/2008 (OA 1370/96) It is the grievance of the petitioners that while filling-up the post of Lecturer (School cadre), the respondents have not followed the Recruitment and Promotion Rules. Further grievance is that similarly situated persons who were junior to them, were promoted in violation of the said Rules. The case of Shri Nand Lal has been cited as an example. In the reply, the respondents have categorically stated that the Recruitment and Promotion Rules, as applicable to the post of Lecturer (School Cadre), are being strictly adhered to. Insofar as the appointment of Shri Nand Lal is concerned, it has been clarified that he was senior to the petitioners and, as such, rightly appointed in accordance with Rules. The Rules provide that the Lecturer (School Cadre), shall be promoted amongst the Trained Graduate Teachers/Home Science Mistresses, Commerce Teachers and Agrl. Teachers with 8 years regular service in the grade. The educational qualification required is BT/B.Ed. or its equivalent. There is no dispute that Shri Nand Lal fulfills the said eligibility criteria. Hence, the action of the respondents is in consonance with Law. The present petition being devoid of merit is dismissed. Needless to add, the respondents themselves have stated that the petitioners’ case of promotion shall be considered on their turn, in accordance with law. The respondents are bound by its statement made in the reply. ( Sanjay Karol ), Judge. March 30, 2009 (rana)