IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE A.K.BASHEER FRIDAY, THE 19TH DECEMBER 2008 / 28TH AGRAHAYANA 1930 WP(C).No. 37715 of 2008(M) -------------------------- PETITIONERS: --------------- 1. K.ASOK KUMAR, NO.901220994 CT/GD, HQR COY, GROUP CENTRE, C.R.P.F, PALLIPURAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM. 2. M.G.JAYARAJ, NO.901221465 CT/GD, HQ COY, GROUP CENTRE, C.R.P.F., PALLIPURAM. THIRUVANANTHAPURAM. 3. BAIJU PHILIP, NO.901221055 CT/GD, HQ COY, GROUP CENTRE, C.R.P.F, PALLIPURAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM. BY ADV. SRI.G.SASIDHARAN CHEMPAZHANTHIYIL RESPONDENTS: --------------- 1. THE ADDITIONAL DIGP, GROUP CENTRE, PALLIPURAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM. 2. THE DEPUTY INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE, C.R.P.F, PALLIPURAM RANGE, PALLIPURAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM. 3. THE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE, SOUTHERN SECTOR, CRPF, HYDERABAD. 4. THE DIRECTOR GENERAL, CENTRAL RESERVE POLICE FORCE, CGO COMPLEX,LODHI ROAD, NEW DELHI. ADV. SRI.P.PARAMESWARAN NAIR,ASST.SOLICITOR FOR R1 & 2 THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 19/12/2008, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: A.K.BASHEER, J. -------------------------------------- W.P(C) No.37715 of 2008-M --------------------------------------------- Dated this the 19th day of December, 2008. J U D G M E N T Petitioners who are stated to be working as Constables in Central Reserve Police Force, contend that their claim for promotion is being ignored and their juniors are being promoted. 2. It is on record that when promotion was due in the case of the petitioners they relinquished the promotion in the year 2007. But according to the petitioners that relinquishment can be treated to be in force or effective only for one year. It is the case of the petitioners that in the subsequent vacancies which arose in the next higher category, they ought to have been considered. Learned Counsel for the petitioners points out that all the above and other relevant aspects have been highlighted by them in Exts.P5 and P6 representations submitted before respondent No.2. The prayer is to issue an appropriate order or direction to the authority concerned to take a decision in the matter expeditiously. W.P(C) No.37715 of 2008-M : 2 : 3. Ms.Soumini representing the Assistant Solicitor General, submits that if Exts.P5 and P6 have been preferred by the petitioners as contended by them, an appropriate decision thereon will be taken without delay. In the above facts and circumstances the writ petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2 to consider and pass orders on Exts.P5 and P6 strictly on their merit and in accordance with law as expeditiously as possible at any rate within two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this judgment. Needless to mention that the petitioners herein and all others who are likely to be affected shall also be heard before a decision is taken. ab A.K.BASHEER JUDGE