Authority: Uttarakhand High Court
Order Date: 21 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Lalit Singh Pokhariya filed writ petition WPSS/1678/2026 against Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited (respondent) seeking a direction to consider his representations dated 20‑06‑2026, 03‑06‑2026 and 27‑06‑2026 for promotion to the post of Senior Personal Officer.
- The petitioner, currently a Personal Officer, alleges he meets the eligibility criteria under the applicable rules and is entitled to be considered for promotion.
- Respondent No.4 was alleged not to fulfil eligibility criteria; however, the court did not express any opinion on the merits.
- Counsel for the petitioner and respondents were Shobhit Saharia, Dharmendra Barthwal and Dr. Kartikey Hari Gupta respectively.
Final Outcome
- The writ petition is disposed without adjudicating merits.
- The court directs respondent No.2 (Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd) to consider and decide the petitioner’s representations, those of respondent No.4, and any other eligible employee’s promotion claims, strictly in accordance with the applicable rules and law.
- The competent authority must complete the consideration and decision within two months from the date of production of a certified copy of this order.
- All such representations must be resolved before any promotion exercise commences, ensuring a fair, objective and transparent process.
Topics: Promotion, Employment Law, Judicial Direction