THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No. 17724 OF 2008 O R D E R: The petitioner was selected as a Constable in the CRPF. During the period of training, he is said to have suffered injuries in the form of “stress fracture neck of femur (left)”. Surgery was conducted on him on 20.7.2005. Vide his letter dated 22.3.2008, the Additional Deputy Inspector General of Police, requested the Medical Superintendent, Medical College Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram, to examine the health condition of the petitioner, with a view to take a decision, whether to continue the petitioner in service, or to terminate his service, as per the existing provisions of law. The petitioner states that he cannot be dismissed from service on medical grounds, since he is entitled to the protection under the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995. The petitioner feels aggrieved by the impugned letter dated 22.3.2008. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Standing Counsel for the respondents. Through the impugned letter, the 5th respondent has only requested the Medical Superintendent of the Medical College, to certify the fitness of the petitioner. As of now, nothing adverse against the petitioner, had emerged. The question as to whether the petitioner is entitled to the benefit under the Act, needs to be considered, as and when the situation arises. It is too early to arrive at a conclusion. Hence, the writ petition is disposed of, directing that in case, any orders adverse to the interest of the petitioner are passed, it shall be open to him, to pursue his remedies, in accordance with law, including the one, for the benefit under the Act. There shall be no order as to costs. __________________ 14th August 2008 PAN