IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE V.GIRI MONDAY, THE 26TH NOVEMBER 2007 / 5TH AGRAHAYANA 1929 WP(C).No. 34756 of 2007(K) ---------------------------------------- PETITIONER: -------------------- DR.G.HARIDAS KALLUPALAM NAGAR, ANAGAMALY, ERNAKULAM DISTRICT. (ASST SURGEON C.H.C. BADIADKA). BY ADV. SMT.RESMI G. NAIR SRI.GILBERT GEORGE CORREYA SRI.NISHIL.P.S. RESPONDENTS: ------------------------- 1. THE STATE OF KERALA REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT, HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT OF KERALA, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM. 2. THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, FINANCE DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT OF KERALA, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM. 3. THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH SERVICES, GOVERNMENT OF KERALA, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM. BY GOVERNMENT PLEADER SRI. BEJOY CHANDRAN THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 26/11/2007, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: V.GIRI,J. ------------------------- W.P ( C) No. 34756 of 2007 -------------------------- Dated this the 26th November, 2007 J U D G M E N T The petitioner, an Assistant Surgeon in the service of the Government, had availed of leave without allowances for undergoing Post Graduate Studies for the period from 28.9.1981 to 27.9.1983. Under Exhibit-P7 order he was granted first Higher Grade with effect from 10.4.1993. But the period from 28.9.1981 to 27.9.1983 was treated as non-qualifying service. Exhibit-P9 representation made by the petitioner in this regard is pending before the Government. After having heard learned Government Pleader also, this writ petition is disposed of directing the 1st respondent to look into Exhibit-P9 and take a decision thereon, after hearing the petitioner, within three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this judgment (V.GIRI, JUDGE) ma K.THANKAPPAN,J CRL.A. NO.92 OF 1999 ORDER 25th May, 2007