Kerala High Court
Kerala Public Service Commission vs Harikrishnan R on 11 April, 2025
Author: A.Muhamed Mustaque
Bench: A.Muhamed Mustaque
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE A.MUHAMED MUSTAQUE
&
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P. KRISHNA KUMAR
FRIDAY, THE 11TH DAY OF APRIL 2025 / 21ST CHAITHRA, 1947
OP(KAT) NO. 14 OF 2024
AGAINST THE ORDER DATED 13.10.2023 IN OA (EKM) NO.1459
OF 2022 OF KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
PETITIONERS/RESPONDENTS 1 & 2 IN OA:
1 STATE OF KERALA,
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY,
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT,
SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
KERALA, PIN - 695001
2 THE SECRETARY,
PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS,
DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - KERALA., PIN - 695001
SRI.SUNILKUMAR KURIAKOSE, GP
RESPONDENTS/APPELLANT & 3RD RESPONDENT IN OA:
1 JAYESH K, AGED 44 YEARS
S/O E.P KRISHNAN, STATE TAX OFFICER (REVENUE
RECOVERY), OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF
STATE TAX, CIVIL STATION, KAKKANAD,
ERNAKULAM DISTRICT - 682 030,
RESIDING AT KAMALESH NILAYAM,
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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NUTSTREET P.O, VADAKARA,
KOZHIKODE DISTRICT, PIN - 673014
2 THE KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION,
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, PATTOM P.O,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695004
*ADDL.R3 ANN DARLE VARUGHESE
D/O GEORGE VARUGHESE, KAITHAMATTAM,
MUTTUCHIRA (PO) KOTTAYAM PIN 686613
PRESENTLY WORKING AS CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
OFFICER, ICDS PROJECT OFFICE, SULTHAN BATHERY,
AMBALAVAYAL (PO) WAYANAD (DIST) PIN 673581
(IS IMPLEADED AS ADDITIONAL RESPONDENT R3 AS PER
ORDER DATED 26.03.2025 IN I.A.NO.2/2024 IN
OP(KAT)14/2024.)
BY ADVS.
NABIL KHADER
K.R.GANESH
ELVIN PETER P.J. (SR.)(K/000445/1990)
GOURI BALAGOPAL(K/002008/2019)
SREELEKSHMI A.S.(K/1313/2021)
THIS OP KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL HAVING BEEN
FINALLY HEARD ON 02.04.2025, ALONG WITH OP(KAT) Nos.47/2024,
51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024, 95/2024, 115/2024,
123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024, 304/2024, 343/2024,
354/2024, THE COURT ON 11.04.2025 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE A.MUHAMED MUSTAQUE
&
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P. KRISHNA KUMAR
FRIDAY, THE 11TH DAY OF APRIL 2025 / 21ST CHAITHRA, 1947
OP(KAT) NO. 47 OF 2024
AGAINST THE ORDER DATED 13.10.2023 IN OA (EKM) NO.1960
OF 2021 OF KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL AT
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM (ADDITIONAL BENCH, ERNAKULAM)
PETITIONERS/IST RESPONDENT IN OA:
STATE OF KERALA,REPRESENTED BY
THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT,
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT,
SECRETARIAT,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695001
SRI.SUNILKUMAR KURIAKOSE, GP
RESPONDENTS/APPLICANT AND 2ND RESPONDENT IN OA:
1 SUNIL.P.K,AGED 42 YEARS,
S/O P. DAMODARAN, POOJUMPIDUKKA HOUSE,
ULLOOR, ERAMAM.P.O, PAYYANUR,
KANNUR DISTRICT STATIONERY OFFICER,
DISTRICT STATIONERY OFFICE,
STATIONERY DEPARTMENT, KANNUR,
CIVIL STATION ANNEX,
KANNUR-670002, KERALA, PIN - 670307
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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2 KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION,
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, PATTOM.P.O,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM PIN-69504, PIN - 695004
*ADDL. R3 CHRISTY MICHAEL,, AGED 33 YEARS
S/O C.D.MICHAEL,
RESIDING AT KULATHUMKAL HOUSE,
MELUKAVUMATTOM (PO)
KOTTAYAM DISTRICT, PIN 686652
WORKING AS DISTRICT LOTTERY OFFICER (HQ),
SALES & PRINTING,
DIRECTORATE OF STATE LOTTERIES
VIKAS BHAVAN (PO), THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695033
( IS IMPLEADED AS ADDITIONAL RESPONDENT R3 AS PER
ORDER DATED 24.10.2024 IN IA 2/2024 IN
OP(KAT)47/2024.)
BY ADVS.
SHRI.P.C.SASIDHARAN, SC, KPSC
P.RAMAKRISHNAN RAMAKRISHNAN
ASWIN KUMAR M J(D/004917/2017)
GIRIJA K GOPAL
K.N.VIGY(K/902/1998)
NABIL KHADER(K/000169/2018)
SRI.SUNILKUMAR KURIAKOSE, GP
THIS OP KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL HAVING BEEN
FINALLY HEARD ON 02.04.2025, ALONG WITH OP(KAT).14/2024 AND
CONNECTED CASES, THE COURT ON 11.04.2025 DELIVERED THE
FOLLOWING:
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE A.MUHAMED MUSTAQUE
&
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P. KRISHNA KUMAR
FRIDAY, THE 11TH DAY OF APRIL 2025 / 21ST CHAITHRA, 1947
OP(KAT) NO. 51 OF 2024
AGAINST THE ORDER DATED 13.10.2023 IN OA NO.2359 OF
2021 OF KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
PETITIONERS/RESPONDENTS 1 & 2 IN OA:
1 THE STATE OF KERALA ,
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT,
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT,
GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM , KERALA., PIN - 695001
2 THE STATE OF KERALA,
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT,
PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATION REFORMS DEPARTMENT
(P&ARD), GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA., PIN - 695001
SRI.SUNILKUMAR KURIAKOSE, GP
RESPONDENTS/APPLICANTS & 3RD RESPONDENT IN OA:
1 AKHIL SHAJI S., AGED 31 YEARS,
GOWRI BHAVAN, VALIYA VELI P.O.,
POUNDUKKADAVU, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
KERALA, PIN - 695021
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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2 IMTHIYAZ K. SHAMS,
AGED 31 YEARS, S/O K A SHAMSUDEEN,
APRA 10, KALLUNGAL P(H),
ASHOKAPURAM P.O., ALUVA,
ERNAKULAM , KERALA., PIN - 683101
3 SUJITH K. VIJAYAN,
AGED 34 YEARS, S/O VIJAYAN K.K.,
STATISTICAL ASSISTANT GR. II,
MINOR IRRIGATION DIVISION OFFICE,
PALAKKAD, RESIDING AT KOOVAKANDOM (H),
VELLIYAMATTAM, THODUPUZHA,
IDUKKI , KERALA., PIN - 685588
4 THE KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION,
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY,
PATTOM PALACE, PATTOM P.O,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA., PIN - 695004
BY ADVS.
NANDAGOPAL R
ASWIN KUMAR M J(D/004917/2017)
P.SREEKUMAR (SR.)(K/410/1994)
THIS OP KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL HAVING BEEN
FINALLY HEARD ON 02.04.2025, ALONG WITH OP(KAT).14/2024 AND
CONNECTED CASES, THE COURT ON 11.04.2025 DELIVERED THE
FOLLOWING:
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE A.MUHAMED MUSTAQUE
&
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P. KRISHNA KUMAR
FRIDAY, THE 11TH DAY OF APRIL 2025 / 21ST CHAITHRA, 1947
OP(KAT) NO. 70 OF 2024
AGAINST THE ORDER DATED 13.10.2023 IN OA (EKM)
NO.1960 OF 2021 OF KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
PETITIONER/RESPONDENT NO.3:
KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION,
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY,
KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, PATTOM,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM , KERALA, PIN - 695004
BY ADV P.C.SASIDHARAN
RESPONDENTS/APPLICANT AND RESPONDENT NOS.1 AND 2:
1 SUNIL P. K, S/O P DAMODARAN,
POOJUMPIDUKKA HOUSE, ULLOOR,
ERAMAM P.O, PAYYANNUR,
KANNUR DISTRICT STATIONERY OFFICER,
DISTRICT STATIONERY OFFICER,
STATIONERY DEPARTMENT, KANNUR,
CIVIL STATION ANNEX, KANNUR,
KERALA,, PIN - 670002
2 STATE OF KERALA,
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY,
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT,
SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
KERALA, PIN - 695001
BY ADVS.
P.RAMAKRISHNAN RAMAKRISHNAN
ASWIN KUMAR M J(D/004917/2017)
SRI.SUNILKUMAR KURIAKOSE, GP
THIS OP KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL HAVING BEEN
FINALLY HEARD ON 02.04.2025, ALONG WITH OP(KAT).14/2024 AND
CONNECTED CASES, THE COURT ON 11.04.2025 DELIVERED THE
FOLLOWING:
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE A.MUHAMED MUSTAQUE
&
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P. KRISHNA KUMAR
FRIDAY, THE 11TH DAY OF APRIL 2025 / 21ST CHAITHRA, 1947
OP(KAT) NO. 87 OF 2024
AGAINST THE ORDER DATED 14.12.2023 IN OA NO.1717 OF
2022 OF KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
PETITIONERS/RESPONDENTS 1 & 2 IN OA:
1 THE STATE OF KERALA,
REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT,
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT,
GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT, STATUE,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA,
PIN - 695001
2 THE SECRETARY,
PERSONNEL & ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS DEPARTMENT,
GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA,
PIN - 695001
SRI.SUNILKUMAR KURIAKOSE, GP
RESPONDENTS/APPLICANTS & 3RD RESPONDENTS IN OA:
1 SUBIN R S, AGED 3 YEARS
S/O G RAVEENDRAN,
NOW WORKING AS ASSISTANT SECTION OFFICER,
HOME (B) DEPARTMENT,
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695001,
RESIDING AT SHINI BHAVAN,
MANGALACKAL, KATTAKKADA P O,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA,
PIN - 695572
2 HRIDYA C.S, AGED 41 YEARS
D/O G CHANDRA BABU,
NOW WORKING AS SENIOR CLERK IN TALUK OFFICE,
VARKKALA, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM DISTRICT-695141,
RESIDING AT VARSHAM, SUB TREASURY ROAD,
KADAKKAVUR P O,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
KERALA., PIN - 695306
3 INDHU R.S, D/O G RADHAMONI AMMA, AGED 34 YEARS,
NOW WORKING AS SENIOR GRADE ASSISTANT,
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT,
GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695001,
RESIDING AT INDEEVARAM,
EDAVATTOM, KARUVELIL P O,
KOLLAM DISTRICT,
KERALA, PIN - 691505
4 ATHIRA KRISHNAN, AGED 28 YEARS
D/O R UNNIKRISHNA PILLAI,
AGED 28 YEARS,
NOW WORKING AS BEAT FOREST OFFICER,
ARYANKAVU RANGE, THENMALA,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM DISTRICT-691309,
RESIDING AT KRISHNA, POOVATHOOR EAST,
KALAYAPURAM P O, KOTTARAKKARA,
KOLLAM DISTRICT ,KERALA.,
PIN - 691560
5 THE KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION,
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, PATTOM PALACE,
PATTOM P O, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
KERALA, PIN - 695004
BY ADVS.
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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NANDAGOPAL R
ASWIN KUMAR M J(D/004917/2017)
THIS OP KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL HAVING BEEN
FINALLY HEARD ON 02.04.2025, ALONG WITH OP(KAT).14/2024 AND
CONNECTED CASES, THE COURT ON 11.04.2025 DELIVERED THE
FOLLOWING:
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE A.MUHAMED MUSTAQUE
&
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P. KRISHNA KUMAR
FRIDAY, THE 11TH DAY OF APRIL 2025 / 21ST CHAITHRA, 1947
OP(KAT) NO. 93 OF 2024
AGAINST THE ORDER DATED 13.10.2023 IN OA NO.1605 OF
2022 OF KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
PETITIONER/RESPONDENT NO.3:
KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION,
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY,
KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, PATTOM,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM ,KERALA, PIN - 695004
BY ADV P.C.SASIDHARAN
RESPONDENTD/APPLICANTS & RESPONDENT NOS.1 AND 2:
1 SHYAM KRISHNAN K, AGED 40 YEARS
S/O G KRISHNANKUTTY NAIR,
DEPUTY DIRECTOR,
DIRECTORATE OF INDUSTRIES & COMMERCE,
3RD FLOOR, VIKAS BHAVAN,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : 695033.
RESIDING AT POOCHEDI VEEDU,
T.C 41/2222, MANACAUD P.O.
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695009
2 JAYALEKSHMI A.C, AGED 41 YEARS
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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D/O P. APPUKKUTTAN NAIR, SECTION OFFICER,
REVENUE (S),GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
DEPARTMENT,SECRETARIAT,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: 695 001
RESISING AT FLAT NO. 9C,
SFS SKYLINE SYPPHONY,
VAZHUTHACAUD,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014
3 STATE OF KERALA
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY,
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT,
SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
KERALA, PIN - 695001
4 THE SECRETARY,
PERSONNEL & ADMINISTRATION REFORMS DEPARTMENT,
SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, ,
KERALA, PIN - 695001
BY ADVS.
NANDAGOPAL R
ASWIN KUMAR M J(D/004917/2017)
SRI.SUNILKUMAR KURIAKOSE, GP
THIS OP KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL HAVING BEEN
FINALLY HEARD ON 02.04.2025, ALONG WITH OP(KAT).14/2024 AND
CONNECTED CASES, THE COURT ON 11.04.2025 DELIVERED THE
FOLLOWING:
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE A.MUHAMED MUSTAQUE
&
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P. KRISHNA KUMAR
FRIDAY, THE 11TH DAY OF APRIL 2025 / 21ST CHAITHRA, 1947
OP(KAT) NO. 95 OF 2024
AGAINST THE ORDER DATED 13.10.2023 IN OA NO.1605 OF
2022 OF KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
PETITIONERS/RESPONDENTS 1 AND 2 IN OA:
1 STATE OF KERALA,
REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT,
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT,
SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM ,
KERALA., PIN - 695001
2 SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT,
PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS DEPARTMENT ,
SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM -
KERALA., PIN - 695001
SRI.SUNILKUMAR KURIAKOSE, GP
RESPONDENTS/APPLICANTS & 3RD RESPONDENT IN OA:
1 SHYAM KRISHNAN K, AGED 40 YEARS
S/O G. KRISHNANKUTTY NAIR, AGED 40 YEARS,
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, DIRECTORATE OF INDUSTRIES AND
COMMERCE, 3RD FLOOR, VIKAS BHAVAN,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - RESIDING AT POOCHEDI VEEDU,
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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TC 41/2222, MANACUAD P.O.,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA, PIN - 695009
2 JAYALEKSHMI A.C, AGED 41 YEARS
D/O P. APPUKUTTAN NAIR, AGED 41 YEARS,
SECTION OFFICER, REVENUE (S),
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT,
SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM ,
RESDING AT FLAT NO. 9C,
SFS SKYLINE SYMPHONY, VAZHUTHACAUD,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA., PIN - 695014
3 KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION,
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, PATTOM ,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM KERALA., PIN - 695004
BY ADVS.
NANDAGOPAL R
ASWIN KUMAR M J(D/004917/2017)
SRI.P.C.SASIDHARAN, SC
THIS OP KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL HAVING BEEN
FINALLY HEARD ON 02.04.2025, ALONG WITH OP(KAT).14/2024 AND
CONNECTED CASES, THE COURT ON 11.04.2025 DELIVERED THE
FOLLOWING:
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE A.MUHAMED MUSTAQUE
&
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P. KRISHNA KUMAR
FRIDAY, THE 11TH DAY OF APRIL 2025 / 21ST CHAITHRA, 1947
OP(KAT) NO. 115 OF 2024
AGAINST THE ORDER DATED 13.10.2023 IN OA NO.1689 OF
2022 OF KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
PETITIONERS/RESPONDENTS 1 & 2 IN OA:
1 STATE OF KERALA,
REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT,
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT,
GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA., PIN - 695001
2 THE STATE OF KERALA,
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT,
PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATION REFORMS DEPARTMENT
(P&ARD), GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA., PIN - 695001
SRI.SUNILKUMAR KURIAKOSE, GP
RESPONDENTS/APPLICANT AND 3RD RESPONDENT IN OA:
1 KIRAN LAL P.S., S/O THE LATE K. SREENIVASAN PILLAI,
AGED 44 YEARS, JOINT COMMISSIONER,
STATE GOODS AND TAXES DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE JOINT COMMISSIONER (INTELLIGENCE),
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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FIRST FLOOR, TAX TOWER, KILLIPPALAM,
KARAMANA P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 002,
RESIDING AT POURNAMI, CHAKKUVARAKKAL P.O.,
KUNNILLODU (VIA), KOLLAM, KERALA -., PIN - 691508
2 KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION,
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, PATTOM P.O,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695004,
KERALA., PIN - 695004
BY ADVS.
NANDAGOPAL R
ASWIN KUMAR M J(D/004917/2017)
SRI.P.C.SASIDHARAN, SC
THIS OP KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL HAVING BEEN
FINALLY HEARD ON 02.04.2025, ALONG WITH OP(KAT).14/2024 AND
CONNECTED CASES, THE COURT ON 11.04.2025 DELIVERED THE
FOLLOWING:
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE A.MUHAMED MUSTAQUE
&
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P. KRISHNA KUMAR
FRIDAY, THE 11TH DAY OF APRIL 2025 / 21ST CHAITHRA, 1947
OP(KAT) NO. 123 OF 2024
AGAINST THE ORDER DATED 13.10.2023 IN OA NO.1670 OF
2022 OF KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL AT THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
(ADDITIONAL BENCH, ERNAKULAM)
PETITIONER/RESPONDENT NO.2:
KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION,
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY,
PATTOM P. O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM ,
KERALA, PIN - 695004
BY ADV P.C.SASIDHARAN
RESPONDENTS/APPLICANTS & RESPONDENT NO.1:
1 ARUN R MENON, AGED 34,
S/O. LATE RAMEN MENON,
PUTHENPARAMBIL HOUSE,
S.N PURAM P. O CHERTHALA,
ALAPPUZHA, PIN - 688582
2 STATE OF KERALA,
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY,
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT,
SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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KERALA, PIN - 695001
SRI.SUNILKUMAR KURIAKOSE, GP
THIS OP KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL HAVING BEEN
FINALLY HEARD ON 02.04.2025, ALONG WITH OP(KAT).14/2024 AND
CONNECTED CASES, THE COURT ON 11.04.2025 DELIVERED THE
FOLLOWING:
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE A.MUHAMED MUSTAQUE
&
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P. KRISHNA KUMAR
FRIDAY, THE 11TH DAY OF APRIL 2025 / 21ST CHAITHRA, 1947
OP(KAT) NO. 124 OF 2024
AGAINST THE ORDER DATED 13.10.2023 IN OA NO.1689 OF 2022 OF
KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL AT THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
(ADDITIONAL BENCH, ERNAKULAM
PETITIONER/RESPONDENT NO.3:
KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION,
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY,
KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, PATTOM,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA, PIN - 695004
BY ADV P.C.SASIDHARAN
RESPONDENTS/APPLICANTS & RESPONDENT NOS.1 AND 2:
1 KIRAN LAL P.S, AGED 44 YEARS
S/O THE LATE K. SREENIVASAN PILLAI,
JOINT COMMISSIONER,
STATE GOODS AND TAXES DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE JOINT COMMISSIONER (INTELLIGENCE)
FIRST SLOOR, TAX TOWER,
KILLIPPALAM, KARAMANA P.O.,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695002.
RESIDING AT POURNAMI,
CHAKKUVARAKKAL P.O.,
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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KUNNIKKODU (VIA),
KOLLAM DISTRICT, PIN - 691508
2 STATE OF KERALA,
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY,
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT,
SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
KERALA, PIN - 695001
3 THE SECRETARY,
PERSONNEL & ADMINISTRATION REFORMS DEPARTMENT,
SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
KERALA, PIN - 695001
SRI.SUNILKUMAR KURIAKOSE, GP
BY ADVS.
NANDAGOPAL R
ASWIN KUMAR M J(D/004917/2017)
THIS OP KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL HAVING BEEN
FINALLY HEARD ON 02.04.2025, ALONG WITH OP(KAT).14/2024 AND
CONNECTED CASES, THE COURT ON 11.04.2025 DELIVERED THE
FOLLOWING:
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE A.MUHAMED MUSTAQUE
&
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P. KRISHNA KUMAR
FRIDAY, THE 11TH DAY OF APRIL 2025 / 21ST CHAITHRA, 1947
OP(KAT) NO. 132 OF 2024
AGAINST THE ORDER DATED 02.11.2023 IN OA (EKM) NO.1465
OF 2022 OF KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL AT
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM (ADDITIONAL BENCH, ERNAKULAM)
PETITIONERS/RESPONDENTS 1 & 2 IN OA:
1 THE STATE OF KERALA ,
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT,
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT,
GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA., PIN - 695001
2 SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT,
PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS DEPARTMENT
(P&ARD), GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,KERALA., PIN - 695001
SRI.SUNILKUMAR KURIAKOSE, GP
RESPONDENTS/APPLICANTS AND 3RD RESPONDENT IN OA:
1 MARY PRIYA PONSEKA,
AGED 45 YEARS
W/O BENCY HAROCK, AGED 45 YEARS,
JUNIOR SUPERINTENDENT, OFFICE OF THE TAHSILDAR,
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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PARAVUR TALUK OFFICE, NORTH PARAVUR,
ERNAKULAM , (RESIDING AT AMBAT HOUSE, 45/1710,
PACHALAM P.O., ERNAKULAM DISTRICT,
KERALA., PIN - 682012
2 VITHIN KUMAR C.S., AGED 36 YEARS
S/O SREEVALSAN C.C., AGED 36 YEARS,
MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTOR,
OFFICE OF THE RTO (E), KASARAGOD-671121
(RESIDING AT CHONUPARAMBIL HOUSE,
HNO: 10/1010, AMARAVATHY,
ERNAKULAM DISTRICT, KERALA., PIN - 682001
3 THE KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION,
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, PATTOM P.O,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA., PIN - 695004
SRI. P.C.SASIDHARAN
THIS OP KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL HAVING BEEN
FINALLY HEARD ON 02.04.2025, ALONG WITH OP(KAT).14/2024 AND
CONNECTED CASES, THE COURT ON 11.04.2025 DELIVERED THE
FOLLOWING:
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE A.MUHAMED MUSTAQUE
&
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P. KRISHNA KUMAR
FRIDAY, THE 11TH DAY OF APRIL 2025 / 21ST CHAITHRA, 1947
OP(KAT) NO. 276 OF 2024
AGAINST THE ORDER DATED 02.11.2023 IN OA (EKM) NO.1465
OF 2022 OF KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL AT
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM (ADDITIONAL BENCH, ERNAKULAM)
PETITIONER/RESPONDENT NO.3:
THE KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION,
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY AT PATTOM,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA, PIN - 695004
BY ADV P.C.SASIDHARAN
RESPONDENTS/APPLICANTS & RESPONDENT NOS.1 AND 2:
1 MARY PRIYA PONSEKA,AGED 45 YEARS
W/O BENCY HAROCK, JUNIOR SUPERINTENDENT,
OFFICE OF THE TAHSILDAR,
PARAVUR TALUK OFFICE. NORTH PARAVUR, ERNAKULAM ,
(RESIDING AT AMBAT HOUSE 45/1710,
PACHALAM P.O, ERNAKULAM DISTRICT 682012).,
KERALA, PIN - 683513
2 VITHIN KUMAR C.S, AGED 36 YEARS
S/O SREEVALSAN C.C,
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTOR,
OFFICE OF THE RTO (E), KASARAGOD
(RESIDING AT CHONUPARAMBIL HOUSE,
HNO: 10/1010, AMARAVATHY.
ERNAKULAM DISTRICT 682001),
KERALA, PIN - 671121
3 STATE OF KERALA,
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT,
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT,
GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA, PIN - 695001
4 SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT,
PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS DEPARTMENT
(P & ARD) GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA, PIN - 695001
SRI.SUNILKUMAR KURIAKOSE, GP
THIS OP KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL HAVING BEEN
FINALLY HEARD ON 02.04.2025, ALONG WITH OP(KAT).14/2024 AND
CONNECTED CASES, THE COURT ON 11.04.2025 DELIVERED THE
FOLLOWING:
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE A.MUHAMED MUSTAQUE
&
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P. KRISHNA KUMAR
FRIDAY, THE 11TH DAY OF APRIL 2025 / 21ST CHAITHRA, 1947
OP(KAT) NO. 304 OF 2024
AGAINST THE ORDER DATED 14.12.2023 IN OA NO.1717 OF
2022 OF KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
PETITIONER/APPLICANT NO.3:
THE KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY,
PATTOM PALACE, PATTOM P O,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA,
PIN - 695004
BY ADV P.C.SASIDHARAN
RESPONDENTS/APPLICANTS & RESPONDENT NOS.1 AND 2:
1 SUBIN R S, AGED 37 YEARS
S/O G RAVEENDRAN,
NOW WORKING AS ASSISTANT SECTION OFFICER,
HOME (B) DEPARTMENT,
GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
RESIDING AT SHINI BHAVAN,
MANGALACKAL, KATTAKKADA P O,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA,
PIN - 695572
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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2 HRIDYA C S, AGED 41 YEARS
D/O G CHANDRA BABU,
NOW WORKING AS SENIOR CLERK IN TALUK OFFICE,
VARKKALA, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM DISTRICT-,
RESIDING AT VARSHAM,
SUB TREASURY ROAD, KADAKKAVUR P O,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM DISTRICT,
KERALA, PIN - 695306
3 INDHU R S, AGED 34 YEARS
D/O G RADHAMONI AMMA,
NOW WORKING AS SENIOR GRADE ASSISTANT,
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT,
GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
RESIDING AT INDEEVARAM, EDAVATTOM,
KARUVELIL P O, KOLLAM DISTRICT,
KERALA., PIN - 691505
4 ATHIRA KRISHNAN AGED 28 YEARS
D/O R UNNIKRISHNA PILLAI,
NOW WORKING AS BEAT FOREST OFFICER,
ARYANKAVU RANGE, THENMALA,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM DISTRICT,
RESIDING AT KRISHNA, POOVATHOOR EAST,
KALAYAPURAM PO, KOTTARAKKARA,
KOLLAM DISTRICT, KERALA.,
PIN - 691560
5 THE STATE OF KERALA
REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT,
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT,
GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA.,
PIN - 695001
6 THE SECRETARY
PERSONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS
DEPARTMENT (P&ARD), GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,KERALA., PIN - 695001
SRI.SUNILKUMAR KURIAKOSE, GP
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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THIS OP KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL HAVING BEEN
FINALLY HEARD ON 02.04.2025, ALONG WITH OP(KAT).14/2024 AND
CONNECTED CASES, THE COURT ON 11.04.2025 DELIVERED THE
FOLLOWING:
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE A.MUHAMED MUSTAQUE
&
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P. KRISHNA KUMAR
FRIDAY, THE 11TH DAY OF APRIL 2025 / 21ST CHAITHRA, 1947
OP(KAT) NO. 343 OF 2024
AGAINST THE ORDER DATED 13.10.2023 IN OA NO.2348 OF
2021 OF KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL AT THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
(ADDITIONAL BENCH, ERNAKULAM)
PETITIONER/RESPONDENT NO.3:
KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY,
KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION,
PATTOM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
PIN - 695004
BY ADV P.C.SASIDHARAN
RESPONDENTS/APPLICANT & RESPONDENT NO.3:
1 HARIKRISHNAN R, AGED 29 YEARS
S/O RADHAKRISHNAN,
RESIDING AT KRISHNAPRABHA,
NEAR E.S.I DISPENSORY,
PUNALUR P.O KOLLAM DISTRICT,
PIN - 601305
2 STATE OF KERALA
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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REPRESENTED BY PRINCIPAL
SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT, GENERAL
ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT,
GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
PIN - 695001
SRI.SUNILKUMAR KURIAKOSE, GP
THIS OP KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL HAVING BEEN
FINALLY HEARD ON 02.04.2025, ALONG WITH OP(KAT).14/2024 AND
CONNECTED CASES, THE COURT ON 11.04.2025 DELIVERED THE
FOLLOWING:
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE A.MUHAMED MUSTAQUE
&
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P. KRISHNA KUMAR
FRIDAY, THE 11TH DAY OF APRIL 2025 / 21ST CHAITHRA, 1947
OP(KAT) NO. 354 OF 2024
AGAINST THE ORDER DATED 13.10.2023 IN OA NO.2357 OF
2021 OF KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL AT THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
(ADDITIONAL BENCH, ERNAKULAM)
PETITIONER/RESPONDENT NO.3:
KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY,
KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION,
PATTOM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695004
SRI.P.C.SASIDHARAN, SC, KPSC
RESPONDENTS/APPLICANTS & RESPONDENT NOS 1 AND 2:
1 RAJESH KUMAR S, S/O N.SASIDHARAN PILLAI,
AGED 41 YEARS, SECRETARY,
GRAMA PANCHAYATH,
NOW WORKING AS DISTRICT CO-ORDINATOR,
LIFE MISSION, MALAPPURAM- PIN-676 505
ON DEPUTATION.
RESIDING AT RAJESH BHAVAN,
MELILA P.O., KUNNICODE (VIA)
KOLLAM DISTRICT, PIN - 691508
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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2 SYAM KUMAR K.U., S/O G. UNNIKRISHNAN,
AGED 38 YEARS, SENIOR SUPERINTENDENT,
O/O THE DIRECTOR OF PANCHAYATS,
PUBLIC OFFICE, VIKAS BHAVAN P O.,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM- 695 033.
RESISING AT SYAM BHAVAN, MOOLAPPEZHU,
MOONNUMUKKU P.O., PANGODE (VIA),
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695609
3 SHEEBA STEEPHEN, W/O DANI VARGHESE,
AGED 43 YEARS, SECRETARY, POOVAR GRAMAPANCHAYAT,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM- 695 525,
RESIDING AT USHAS, PARANIYAM, POOVAR P.O.,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695515
4 STATE OF KERALA
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY,
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT,
SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
KERALA, PIN - 695001
5 THE SECRETARY
PERSONNEL & ADMINISTRATION REFORMS DEPARTMENT,
SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
KERALA, PIN - 695001
SRI.SUNILKUMAR KURIAKOSE, GP
THIS OP KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL HAVING BEEN
FINALLY HEARD ON 02.04.2025, ALONG WITH OP(KAT).14/2024 AND
CONNECTED CASES, THE COURT ON 11.04.2025 DELIVERED THE
FOLLOWING:
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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CR
JUDGMENT
P.Krishna Kumar, J.
The candidates included in the rank list for
appointment in the Kerala Administrative Service
(KAS) Junior Time Scale (Trainees) approached the
Kerala Administrative Tribunal inter alia challenging
Annexure A3 Government Order dated 06.02.2021 by
which the cadre strength of KAS Officers (Junior
Time Scale) was fixed at 105 by the Government.
According to the candidates, the fixation of the
cadre strength at 105 is in violation of the Kerala
Administrative Service (KAS) Rules, 2018
(hereinafter referred to as 'the KAS Rules') and the
actual figure is much higher.
2. By the impugned common order dated 13.10.2013,
the Tribunal directed the Government to redetermine
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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the cadre strength as on 01.10.2022 in accordance
with the provisions contained in Rule 4 read with
Rule 18 of the KAS Rules. The Tribunal further
directed that the Government shall take steps to
make appointments for the remaining vacancies as
against the vacancies already reported to the Public
Service Commission (PSC) pursuant to the interim
direction of the Tribunal. Later, the Tribunal
disposed of certain other similar applications based
on the said impugned order. The above original
petitions are preferred by the Government and the
PSC against the said orders. As the matters to be
determined in all these cases are closely connected,
they are disposed of by this common judgment. For
the sake of convenience, O.P.(KAT)No.14/2024 is
considered as the leading case, in the following
discussion.
3. On 01.11.2019, PSC invited applications for
filling up 'anticipated vacancies' in the above post,
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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as per Annexure A20 notification. Later, the PSC
published Annexure A21 rank list with effect from
08.10.2021. The rank list was valid for one year.
4. A total number of 1258 posts were included
in Table I of Schedule II in the KAS Rules. However,
as per the Kerala Administrative Service (KAS)
Amendment Rules, 2019 ('Amendment Rules, 2019', for
short), the Government reduced the number of posts
in the said Schedule to 1206. As per the Explanatory
Note to the Amendment Rules, 2019 the said
amendment was made to exclude certain posts that
were inadvertently included in the KAS Rules.
Later, the Government fixed the cadre strength of
the KAS entry level at 105, which is under challenge
before us.
5. We have heard the learned Standing Counsel
for the Public Service Commission, the learned
Senior Government Pleader and the learned counsel
appearing for the party respondents.
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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6. Since the prime question involved in these
cases concerns the actual cadre strength of the
entry-level KAS post, it is appropriate to first
examine the relevant rules. Rule 4 of the KAS Rules
outlines the method of calculation of cadre
strength. It reads :
"4. Cadre Strength:
(a) Entry Level: The cadre strength at the entry
level in KAS shall be limited to 10% of the
sanctioned strength of 2nd gazetted post in the
departments and equivalent post in the common
categories of posts in all departments as
specified in Schedule I.
The 10% Gazetted posts so set apart shall include
higher grade posts and posts on account of ratio
promotions also.
Common category posts shall include the post of
Administrative Officer, Administrative Assistant,
Accounts Officer, Financial Assistant and posts
earmarked for by transfer appointment through
KPSC in the cadre of Financial Assistant.
(b) Senior Levels: Ten percent of all promotion
posts in the promotion posts for the 2nd Gazetted
Posts onwards in the Departments in Schedule I
and promotion posts for the equivalent common
categories of posts onwards in all departments
that are specified in Schedule I, shall be set
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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apart for promotions for officers in the KAS.
(c) Total Cadre Strength: The cadre strength of
the KAS shall be computed as the sum of the posts
of entry level and senior levels specified in
Sub-Rule (a) and (b) above.
(d) Quinquennial Review of Cadre Strength: The
review of cadre strength of the KAS shall be done
once in five years or as and when decided by
government.
Provided that, accordingly the increase or
decrease of posts in any of the 2nd Gazetted
posts in the Departments in Schedule I and
equivalent posts in Common Category posts listed
in Schedule I of these Rules, reckoned for fixing
the strength of the entry level of the KAS, OR in
any of the promotion posts in the above feeder
categories, between two reviews shall not affect
the cadre strength or distribution of promotion
posts for officers of the KAS during this period.
(e) Government reserves the right to decide the
total cadre strength of KAS from time to time by
creating additional posts if necessary and also
to include/delete any department in Schedule I
from time to time."
7. It is clear from Rule 4(a) that the cadre
strength at the entry-level in KAS is 10% of the
sanctioned strength of the 2nd level Gazetted Posts
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and equivalent posts in the departments specified in
Schedule I. Referring to Rule 9(b) of the KAS
Rules, the Government contended that it is not an
inviolable rule that 10% of such posts should
necessarily be fixed as the cadre strength, as the
rule only prescribes a maximum limit and thus the
Government retains the authority to fix the cadre
strength at a lower level if it is found necessary.
The relevant part of Rule 9 reads as follows:
"9. Appointments and Promotions:
(a) Promotions shall be subject to the cadre
strength fixed by Government and on completion
of the specified number of years of service
prescribed under these rules.
(b) One-third of the vacancies arising every
year in the 2nd Gazetted Post in each Department
and Common Category, specified in Table I in
Schedule II, shall be set apart for appointment
from the KAS.
Provided that the maximum share of 10% of the
total posts, specified in Column (4) in Table I
of Schedule II shall not be exceeded.
Provided that, in doing so, the first, fourth,
seventh and vacancies in that order shall be the
vacancies that shall be set apart for
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appointment from the KAS.
(c) For promotion of an officer at any level in
the KAS against a vacancy in a post specified in
Table II to IV in Schedule II, one- third of the
vacancies arising every year in such post shall
be set apart for promotion for officers from the
KAS.
Provided that the maximum share of 10% of the
total posts, specified in Column (4) in Table II
to IV of Schedule II shall not be exceeded.
xxxxxxxx
On a close reading of Rule 9(b), we are unable to
subscribe to the said contention. In fact, Rule
9(b) is totally irrelevant for fixation of the cadre
strength. The actual purpose of Rule 9(b) is to
ensure that one-third of the vacancies arising every
year in the 2nd Gazetted Posts have to be set apart
for KAS appointment. However, the 1st proviso
cautions that while appointing persons in the one-
third vacancies so set apart, the maximum share of
10% of the total posts should not be exceeded, in
any circumstance. The appointment to the vacancies
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in the 2nd level Gazetted Posts is a continuing
process and thus 10% of the total posts cannot be
exceeded at any point of time. This is the mandate
of Rule 9(b). A similar provision is made in Rule
9(c) as well. The said provision is in respect of
promotion to be given to officers at any level in
the KAS against a vacancy in a post specified in
Tables II to IV in Schedule II. Rule 9(c) states
that one-third of the vacancies arising every year
in such a post shall be set apart for promotion for
officers from the KAS. But, proviso to Rule 9(c)
states that, in that process, the maximum share of
10% of the total posts shall not be exceeded. It is
thus apparent that the above clauses are enacted
with a different purpose.
8. In fact, the second paragraph of Rule 4(a) of
the KAS Rules makes it further clear that the cadre
strength of entry-level KAS officers is exactly 10%
of the sanctioned strength of the 2nd Gazetted Posts
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in the specified departments. It is stated therein
that "the 10% Gazetted posts so set apart shall
include higher grade posts and posts on account of
ratio promotions also". The posts to be set apart
are thus a fixed figure. Therefore, it can be
concluded that the cadre strength of entry-level KAS
posts is 10% of the sanctioned strength of 2 nd
Gazetted Posts or the equivalent posts in the
departments specified in Schedule I.
9. Another contention raised by the Government is
that as per Rule 4(e) of the KAS Rules, the
Government has reserved its right to reduce the
cadre strength of KAS from time to time and thus
there is nothing wrong in Annexure A3 order even if
the figure 105 is on the lower side. It is also
argued that Rule 2(18) of the Kerala State and
Subordinate Services Rules (KS&SSR) permits the
Government to determine the cadre of each service.
However, it is evident from the bare reading of the
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first part of Rule 4(e) that it permits the
Government to refix the cadre strength only when
additional posts are created. The second part, on
the other hand, enables it to modify the schedule of
KAS Rules for including or deleting any department
from it, but this power can be exercised only by an
amendment of the said Rules, as in the nature of
Amendment Rules, 2019. When the Special Rules
explicitly prescribe the method for determination of
the cadre strength, the provisions in the general
rule have only a limited scope and thus Rule 2(18)
of KS&SSR will not also help the Government in this
regard.
10. When the Government asserts that the
total number of posts in the Schedule is only 1206,
the contesting respondents argues that, even if the
number of the sanctioned strength of such posts is
fixed as 1206, the fixation of cadre strength at 105
is erroneous, as 10% of 1206 amounts to 120.6.
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However, the Government points out that the KAS
cadre strength cannot be fixed by using such a
straightjacket formula, since the fixation can be
done only as per the method provided in Rule 4 read
with Rule 9 of the KAS Rules.
11. To resolve this dispute, it is necessary
to look into the relevant rules once again. The
reason why the Government says that there cannot be
a straightjacket formula based on 10% of the
sanctioned strength of the 2nd Gazetted or equivalent
Posts is in view of the provision for rounding off
the figure so worked out to the next lower integer.
Rule 7(e) and 7(f) read thus:
"(e) Ten percent of posts in for each entry,
rounded off to the next lower integer, shall be
computed first and entered in Column (4) in
Tables I to IV in Schedule III.
Provided that for this purpose, all the
posts set apart for Direct Recruitment for
appointment as Deputy Collectors shall be
taken into account for fixing the cadre
strength of KAS as specified in Rule 17
herein and shall be entered against the
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corresponding entry for Deputy Collectors
in Column (4) in Table I in Schedule III.
(f) However, if the number of posts identified
against any post in Schedule III, consequent to
rounding off to the next lower integer is zero,
then an additional post shall be created against
each of such posts and shown in Column (5) in
Schedule III."
The effect of Rule 7(e) is that even if the number
of posts in a particular entry is 19, 10% of it
would be only 1 and not 2, as the figure 1.9 is to
be rounded off to the next lower integer, i.e., 1.
The KAS Rules specifically provide a table for
working out the above exercise. It is provided in
Schedule III as Table III. Viewed in this backdrop,
it appears that the Government is justified in
reducing the number of posts from 120. However, the
issue does not end there, as another roadblock
remains for the Government.
12. The said provision has certain exceptions.
That is provided in the proviso to sub-clause (e) as
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well as in sub-clause (f). The proviso says that
all the posts set apart for direct recruitment of
Deputy Collectors shall be taken into account for
fixing the cadre strength of KAS, as specified in
Rule 17. Sub-rule(f) of Rule 7 provides that when
the number of posts identified against any entry
becomes zero owing to the rounding off to the next
lower integer, then an additional post has to be
created against each of such posts. Besides, after
the amendments in 2019, Rule 18(b) provides as
follows:
"(b) The posts set apart for Direct
Recruitment of the category of Administrative
Officer under item (iii) of paragraph 3 of
G.O.(Ms) No.267/72/PD. dated 7th July, 1972
and the posts set apart for Direct Recruitment
of the category of District Educational
Officer specified under item 3 of rule 2 of
the Kerala General Education Service and the
posts set apart for Direct Recruitment of the
category of Financial Assistants under clause
(b) of rule 4 of the Special Rules for
Financial Assistants and Finance Officers in
the Various Departments of the State of
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Kerala, 1991 as on the date of notification of
the Kerala Administrative Service Rules 2018
shall be assigned to the cadre of KAS."
Thus, all the posts - not merely 10% of them - set
apart for direct recruitment of (a) District
Educational Officer, (b) Financial Assistants, and
(c) Finance Officers, are statutorily assigned to
the cadre of KAS, in addition to the post of Deputy
Collectors.
13. The respondents furnished the details of
vacancies and posts available in the above four
categories. According to them, even if the
Government reduces a few posts while working out the
method provided above (rounding off to the next
lower integer), they ought to have straightaway
added several posts in the cadre of KAS entry level
on account of the statutory inclusion of the above
four categories of posts. The contention is, indeed,
meritorious.
14. Based on the above argument, it is pointed
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out by the respondents that, at least 26 additional
posts could have been filled up from the above-said
rank list (5 Deputy Collectors, 11 Administrative
Officers and 10 District Educational Officers), but
the Government unjustifiably limited the number to
105. According to the respondents, as the validity
of Annexure A21 rank list would have ended on
07/10/2022, the Tribunal on 07/10/2021, directed the
Government as per Ext.P2 interim order to
provisionally report 54 vacancies to the PSC. When
the Government disobeyed the order of the Tribunal,
contempt proceedings were initiated against the
Government and consequently it issued Annexure R1(c)
requisition on 01.04.2023 to the PSC to the effect
that 54 provisional vacancies are to be considered
as reported with effect from 07.10.2022. Thus, the
impugned order passed by the Tribunal is completely
justifiable, it is contended.
15. It is already found that the KAS Rule itself
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specifically provides the methods for determination
of the cadre strength and the details of the posts
to be included in it. In that case, what remains on
the part of the Government is merely the formal act
of consolidating the figures in accordance with the
provisions of the KAS Rules and issuing a
notification to that effect. Evidently, Ext.A3 was
not issued in consonance with the above scheme of
the KAS Rules. In Annexure A3 itself it is stated
that, out of the 29 Departments listed in the
Schedule, 105 posts were identified only from 24
Departments. It is also not in dispute that the
Government excluded many other posts while fixing
the cadre strength at 105. This situation brings us
to the ultimate issue, namely, whether the
Government's failure to act in accordance with the
statutory rules while fixing the cadre strength
alone constitutes a justifiable ground for passing
the impugned order. To answer this question, let us
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first consider the explanation offered by the State.
16. In the reply statement filed by the
Government before the Kerala Administrative
Tribunal, it is stated that out of the 1258 posts
initially included in Schedule II of the KAS Rules,
52 posts were removed from the said Table by the
Amendment Rules, 2019 as those posts were
inadvertently included and thus the remaining number
of posts is only 1206. It is further stated that a
large number of posts in Table I of Schedule II of
the KAS Rules belonged to 3rd and 4th level Gazetted
Posts and the Government intends to rectify the said
mistake by amending the Table, but it is a time-
consuming process. When the Government called for
reports from various departments mentioned in
Schedule I of the KAS Rules, certain other anomalies
of the above nature were also found and accordingly,
the Government decided to maintain the cadre
strength of KAS entry level at 105. The Government
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further stated that a Secretary Level Committee
headed by the Chief Secretary was constituted to re-
examine Schedule II of the KAS Rules and to make
recommendations on whether the KAS Rules require
amendment. The Committee later recommended that the
KAS Rules should be amended by removing the 3 rd and 4th
level Gazetted Posts from Schedule I and II that
were erroneously included. The Government states
that, because of this, no more posts are available
for reporting to the PSC from the rank list which
expired on 08.10.2022.
17. The above statement, on the one hand, shows
that the determination of cadre strength in Annexure
A3 is not strictly in accordance with the KAS Rules,
but on the other hand, it clarifies that certain
mistakes and anomalies had crept into the KAS Rules
while describing the various posts in the Schedule
and that the measures to correct the mistakes are
underway. The cadre strength is fixed in Annexure A3
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taking into account those anomalies and mistakes.
The amendment of the KAS Rules might require some
time and in the meanwhile, if the candidates
included in the rank list are appointed against the
vacancies mistakenly included in the Schedule, it
would result in unintended consequences, the
Government clarifies.
18. In the above circumstances, the question to
be considered is whether the impugned order issued
by the Tribunal is justified. Having found all the
above facts, the Tribunal observed that the
candidates included in the rank list have every
right to be considered for appointment in accordance
with the Rules as long as the Rules are in force;
otherwise, it would be violative of Articles 14 and
16 of the Constitution of India. The Tribunal
further noted that it had already directed the
Government to report the vacancies to the Public
Service Commission well before the expiry of the
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rank list and thus, the Tribunal directed the
Government to determine the cadre strength in
accordance with the KAS Rules and to appoint
candidates from the rank list.
19. We are afraid we cannot concur with the above
opinion. It is well-settled law that an appointing
authority may for good and sufficient reasons take a
decision not to fill up the existing vacancies even
if a valid rank list is in force. The appointing
authority has every right to decide that a
particular number of vacancies should not be filled,
on reasonable and genuine grounds. The action of the
appointing authority in that regard can be
challenged before a court of law only if the
exercise of the appointing authority is arbitrary,
unreasonable or manifestly illegal. Further, a
direction to fill up vacancies from an expired rank
list cannot be issued merely on the ground that the
appointing authority earlier failed to comply with
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the direction of the court to report the vacancies.
20. This Court has considered similar aspects in
Kerala Public Service Commission and Another v.
Sheejamol M.C. and Others [2020(5)KHC 555]. A Full
Bench of this Court settled the law in this regard
after framing the following issues:
"(i) Is the failure of an appointing authority
to comply with an interim direction issued by
this Court to report specific vacancies before
the expiry of the ranked list, a ground to pass
a final order directing the appointing
authority to fill up vacancies from the ranked
list which has, by passage of time, expired?
(ii) If the answer to the aforesaid is in the
affirmative, what are the circumstances in
which such an order would be passed as in State
of Kerala v.Sreekandan (1993 KHC 23) directing
the appointing authority to fill up specific
vacancies from the ranked list which has
expired?
(iii) Can this Court be approached to compel an
appointing authority to fill up vacancies from
a ranked list prepared by the Public Service
Commission even if the appointing authority /
employer does not intend to fill up that
particular vacancy / vacancies for genuine and
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bona fide reasons?"
21. The Full Bench answered the reference in the
following lines:
"(I) The judgment in Public Service Commission
v. Govindan (supra) does not require
reconsideration. The judgment conforms in every
respect to the law laid down by the Full Bench
of this Court in State of Kerala v. Sreekandan
(supra). If this Court were to conclude on final
adjudication of the lis that a particular
appointing authority has purposefully and with
mala fide intentions refused to comply with
interim directions issued to report certain
vacancies before the expiry of the ranked list
then, this Court on consideration of individual
facts and in the rarest of rare situations may
direct appointment of candidates included in the
ranked list which has expired, as was done in
Sreekandan;
(II) An appointing authority may, for good and
sufficient reasons, take a decision not to fill
up existing vacancies and merely on account of
the fact that there is a ranked list in force,
this Court will not, in exercise of its
jurisdiction under Art.226 of the Constitution
of India, compel the appointing authority to
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fill up those vacancies. Circumstances such as
financial difficulties, or as in the facts of
these cases, orders of statutory authorities
resulting in reduction of the number of
vacancies or abolition of posts etc. would be
good and sufficient reason for the appointing
authority to take a decision not to fill up the
vacancies."
In the case at hand, we are absolutely unable to
hold that the Government acted in an arbitrary or
unreasonable manner. Though we have found that the
Government is not justified in contending that the
fixation of the cadre strength of KAS posts is its
prerogative, we have no hesitation to hold that the
Government has shown genuine and sufficient reasons
for not appointing more than 105 candidates from the
rank list. True, to rectify the anomalies in the
Schedule of KAS Rules, Rule amendment is required
and the same is not so far in existence. At the same
time, the Government being the appointing authority,
can very well take a decision that appointment
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should not be made to the posts which are
inadvertently or mistakenly included in the
Schedule. That apart, Rule 4, a substantive
provision of the KAS Rules, declares that the entry
level KAS post is a 2 nd Gazetted Post. Then, if the
Schedule, a subordinate part of the Rule, contains
certain categories of posts which do not fit in the
meaning attributed by the substantive provision, the
appointing authority can proceed further with
recruitment as guided by the main clause. For this
reason, we also find no purpose in interfering with
Annexure A3 order.
22. We also note another serious infirmity in the
impugned order. The rank list had expired much
before the date of the impugned order. Indeed, in
certain cases, the Tribunal has the authority to
issue a direction to the appointing authority to
fill up the vacancies from an expired rank list,
when the appointing authority did not report the
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vacancy despite the interim order issued by the
Tribunal while the list was in force. In this case,
although the Government reported the vacancies
pursuant to the directions of the Tribunal, it did
so only after the expiry of the rank list, albeit
with a rider that the reporting would have
retrospective effect. However, the Tribunal has not
considered the law laid down by the Full Bench in
Sheejamol's case (supra) as to the circumstances in
which such an extraordinary course can be resorted
to while issuing such a direction. The Full Bench
held that an order of the above nature could be
issued only in exceptional and rare cases where the
court finds during the final adjudication that the
appointing authority has purposely and with mala
fide intention disobeyed the directions of the
court. The Tribunal did not advert to any such
circumstance while passing the order. On the
contrary, the Government has meticulously explained
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why it was unable to comply with the directions of
the Tribunal. Thus, we find no justification in
issuing the impugned order. It is liable to be set
aside.
Accordingly, all the original petitions are
allowed and the impugned orders are set aside.
Sd/-
A.MUHAMED MUSTAQUE
JUDGE
Sd/-
P.KRISHNA KUMAR
JUDGE
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APPENDIX OF OP(KAT) 47/2024
PETITIONER'S ANNEXURES & EXHIBITS
ANNEXURE A1 TRUE COPY OF THE RANKED LIST NO. 361/2021/SSVI
FOR THE POST OF KAS OFFICER (JUNIOR TIME
SCALE) RAINEE, STREAM - 2 (CATEGORY NO.
187/2019) PUBLISHED BY THE 2ND RESPONDENT
DATED 08.10.2021.
ANNEXURE A2 TRUE COPY OF THE KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE
(KAS) RULES 2018 WITH SCHEDULES I AND II.
ANNEXURE A3 TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT, AS NOTIFIED IN
KERALA GAZETTE EXTRA ORDINARY DATED 11.07.2019
AS PER G.O.(P) NO. 4/2019/P&ARD.
ANNEXURE A4 TRUE COPY OF THE GOVERNMENT ORDER G.O.(MS.)
NO. 168/2021/GAD DATED 16.09.2021.
ANNEXURE A5 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE
NOTIFICATION DATED 29.05.2019 FOR DIRECT
RECRUITMENT TO THE POST OF ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICER GR.II IN CATEGORY 053/2019.
ANNEXURE A6 TRUE COPY OF THE NOTIFICATION NO. GRII
B2/50007/2018-KPSC DATED 09.01.2020,
CONTAINING BOTH MALAYALAM AND ENGLISH
VERSIONS.
ANNEXURE A7 TRUE COPY OF THE GOVERNMENT ORDER, G.O.(RT.)
NO. 3952/2021/GAD DATED 18.10.2021.
ANNEXURE A8 TRUE COPY OF THE REPRESENTATION DATED
11.11.2021 SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT TO THE 1
ST RESPONDENT.
ANNEXURE R1(A) TRUE COPY OF THE G.O.(P) NO. 9/2021/GAD DATED
06.02.2021 ISSUED BY THE 1ST RESPONDENT.
ANNEXURE A9 TRUE COPY OF THE G.O.(MS.) NO. 267/72/PD DATED
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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7TH JULY 1972.
ANNEXURE A10 TRUE COPY OF THE RTI APPLICATION DATED
13.10.2021 FILED BEFORE THE EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT BY ONE SIMILARLY AGGRIEVED
CANDIDATE AS THE APPLICANT.
ANNEXURE A11 TRUE COPY OF THE RTI REPLY NO.
D3/11653/2021/DGE BY THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
DATED 25.10.2021 EVIDENCING THE NUMBER OF
POSTS OF DEO AND THE PERCENTAGE OF POSTS SET
APART FOR DIRECT RECRUITMENT.
EXHIBIT P1 TRUE COPY OF THE ORIGINAL APPLICATION (EKM)
EXHIBIT P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY STATEMENT FILED ON
BEHALF OF THE 1 ST RESPONDENT.
EXHIBIT P3 TRUE COPY OF THE REJOINDER STATEMENT FILED BY
THE APPLICANT IN THE O.A. BEHALF OF THE 1ST
RESPONDENT.
EXHIBIT P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 13.10.2023 IN
O.A. (EKM) NO. 1960/2021.
EXHIBIT P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE ABOVE G.O.(MS.) NO.
185/2023/GAD DATED 01.12.2023.
EXHIBIT P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE G.O.(RT.) NO. 2969/2023/GAD
DATED 03.07.2023.
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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APPENDIX OF OP(KAT) 51/2024
PETITIONERS ANNEXURES & EXHIBITS
ANNEXURE A1 TRUE COPY OF THE GAZETTE NOTIFICATION VIDE
CATEGORY NO. 186/2019-188/2019 DATED
01.11.2019 PUBLISHED BY THE SECRETARY, KERALA
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION.
ANNEXURE A2 TRUE COPY OF THE RANKED LIST FOR THE POST OF
KAS OFFICER (JUNIOR TIME SCALE) TRAINEE STREAM
- 1 VIDE RANKED LIST NO. 360/2021/SSVI
(CATEGORY NO. 186/2019) PUBLISHED BY THE
KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION.
ANNEXURE A3 TRUE COPY OF THE RANKED LIST FOR THE POST OF
KAS OFFICER (JUNIOR TIME SCALE) TRAINEE
STREAM-2 VIDE RANKED LIST NO. 361/2021/SS VI
(CATEGORY NO. 187/2019) PUBLISHED BY THE
KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION.
ANNEXURE A4 TRUE COPY OF THE G.O.(P) NO. 12/2017/P&ARD
DATED 29.12.2017.
ANNEXURE A5 TRUE COPY OF THE G.O.(P) NO. 4/2019/P&ARD
DATED 11.07.2019.
ANNEXURE A6 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER NO.
4622/A3/2021/IDK/KSCSC&ST DATED 26.10.2021 OF
THE KERALA STATE COMMISSION FOR SCHEDULED
CASTES AND SCHEDULED TRIBES.
ANNEXURE A7 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT IN O.P.(KAT) NO.
409/2020 DATED 28.01.2021.
ANNEXURE A8 TRUE COPY OF THE G.O.(P) NO. 9/2021/GAD DATED
02.02.2021.
ANNEXURE A9 TRUE COPY OF THE G.O.(MS.) NO. 168/2021/GAD
DATED 16.09.2021.
ANNEXURE A10 TRUE COPY OF THE SENIORITY LIST OF DEPUTY
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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COLLECTOR FOR THE PERIOD FROM 01.01.1997 TO
31.10.2009.
ANNEXURE TRUE COPY OF THE G.O.(RT.) NO. 3672/2021/RD
A10(A) DATED 02.11.2021.
ANNEXURE A11 TRUE COPY OF THE APPLICATION UNDER RIGHT TO
INFORMATION ACT DATED 13.10.2021 MADE BY THE
SRI. BIBIN BABY.
ANNEXURE TRUE COPY OF THE INFORMATION RECEIVED UNDER
A11(A) THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT VIDE NO.
D3/11652/2021/DGE DATED 25.10.2021.
ANNEXURE A12 TRUE COPY OF THE EXTRAORDINARY GAZETTE
NOTIFICATION VIDE CATEGORY NO. 053/2019 DATED
29.05.2019 PUBLISHED BY THE SECRETARY, PUBLIC
SERVICE COMMISSION.
ANNEXURE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTIFICATION NO. GRII
A12(A) B2/50007/2018-KPSC DATED 09.01.2020 PUBLISHED
BY THE SECRETARY, PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION.
ANNEXURE A13 TRUE COPY OF THE REPRESENTATION SUBMITTED BY
THE 1ST APPLICANT BEFORE THE GOVERNMENT DATED
10.11.2021.
ANNEXURE TRUE COPY OF THE REPRESENTATION SUBMITTED BY
A13(A) THE 2ND APPLICANT BEFORE THE GOVERNMENT DATED
10.11.2021.
ANNEXURE TRUE COPY OF THE REPRESENTATION SUBMITTED BY
A13(B) THE 3RD APPLICANT BEFORE THE GOVERNMENT DATED
08.11.2021.
ANNEXURE TRUE COPY OF THE COVERING LETTER NO. EC2-
A13(C) 2792/2021 DATED 09.11.2021 ADDRESSING THE
GOVERNMENT BY THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER.
ANNEXURE TRUE COPY OF THE SENDING RECEIPT OF THE 2ND
A13(D) APPLICANT.
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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ANNEXURE A14 TRUE COPY OF THE G.O.(RT.) NO. 3952/2021/GAD
DATED 18.10.2021.
ANNEXURE R1(A) TRUE COPY OF THE G.O.(RT.) NO. 2951/2022/GAD
DATED 13.07.2022.
EXHIBIT P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORIGINAL APPLICATION NO.
JOINT JOINT APPLICATION
APPLICATION
EXHIBIT P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY STATEMENT FILED ON
BEHALF OF THE 1ST RESPONDENT.
EXHIBIT P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 13.10.2023 IN
O.A. NO. 2359/2021.
EXHIBIT P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE G.O.(MS.) NO. 185/2023/GAD
DATED 01.12.2023.
EXHIBIT P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE ABOVE G.O.(RT.) NO.
2969/2023/GAD DATED 03.07.2023.
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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APPENDIX OF OP(KAT) 70/2024
PETITIONER'S ANNEXURES & EXHIBITS
ANNEXURE A1 TRUE COPY OF THE RANKED LIST NO. 361/2021/SS
VI FOR THE POST OF KAS OFFICER (JUNIOR TIME
SCALE) TRAINEE, STREAM-2 (CATEGORY NO.
187/2019) PUBLISHED BY THE 2ND RESPONDENT
ANNEXURE A2 TRUE COPY OF THE KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE
(KAS) RULES 2018 WITH SCHEDULES-I AND II
ANNEXURE A3 TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ,AS NOTIFIED IN
KERALA GAZETTE EXTRA ORDINARY DATED 11.07.2019
AS PER G.O (P) NO. 4/2019/P&ARD
ANNEXURE A4 TRUE COPY OF THAT GOVERNMENT ORDER G.O.(MS)
NO.168/2021/GAD DATED 16.09.2021
ANNEXURE A5 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THAT
NOTIFICATION DATED 29.05.2019 FOR DIRECT
RECRUITMENT TO THE POST OF ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICER GRADE-II IN CATEGORY 053/2019
ANNEXURE A6 TRUE COPY OF THAT NOTIFICATION NO.GR II
B2/50007/2018-KPSC DATED 09/01/2020,CONTAINING
BOTH MALAYALAM AND ENGLISH VERSIONS
ANNEXURE A7 TRUE COPY OF THAT GOVERNMENT ORDER G.O.(RT)
NO. 3952/2021/GAD DATED 18.10.2021
ANNEXURE A8 TRUE COPY OF THE REPRESENTATION DATED
11/11/2021 SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT TO THE
1ST RESPONDENT
ANNEXURE R1 TRUE COPY OF THE G.O.(P) NO. 9/2021/GAD DATED
(A) 06.02.2021 ISSUED BY THE 1ST RESPONDENT
ANNEXURE A9 TRUE COPY OF THE G.O (MS) NO. 267/72/PD DATED
7TH JULY 1972
ANNEXURE A10 TRUE COPY OF THE RTI APPLICATION DATED
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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13/10/2021 FILED BEFORE THE EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT BY ONE SIMILARLY AGGRIEVED
CANDIDATE AS THE APPLICANT
ANNEXURE A11 TRUE COPY OF THE RTI REPLY NO.
D3/11653/2021/D.E.O BY THE EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT DATED 25/10/2021 EVIDENCING THE
NUMBER OF POSTS OF DEO AND THE PERCENTAGE OF
POSTS SET APART FOR DIRECT RECRUITMENT
EXHIBIT P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORIGINAL APPLICATION, O.A
EXHIBIT P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY STATEMENT FILED BY
THE RESPONDENT NO. 2 DATED 15/07/2022
EXHIBIT P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REJOINDER FILED BY THE
RESPONDENT NO. 1 DATED 17/09/2022
EXHIBIT P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 13/10/2023 IN
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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APPENDIX OF OP(KAT) 87/2024
PETITIONERS ANNEXURES & EXHIBITS
ANNEXURE A1 TRUE COPY OF G.O(MS) NO.01/2017/P&ARD DATED
04.01.2017.(WITH TYPED COPY )
ANNEXURE A2 TRUE COPY OF THE G.O(P) NO.12/2017/P&ARD DATED
29.12.2017
ANNEXURE A3 TRUE COPY OF THE G.O(P) NO.4/2019/P&ARD DATED
11.07.2019
ANNEXURE A4 TRUE COPY OF THE RANKED LIST FOR KAS(JUNIOR
TIME SCALE) OFFICER TRAINEE STREAM 2 DATED
08.10.2021 PUBLISHED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
ANNEXURE A5 TRUE COPY OF THE G.O(P) NO.9/2021/GAD DATED
06.02.2021 ISSUED BY THE FIRST PETITIONER ALONG
WITH THE DETAILS OF THE POST IDENTIFIED FOR KAS
ANNEXURE A6 TRUE COPY OF THE TABULATION STATEMENT OF
VACANCIES PREPARED BY THE RESPONDENTS 1 TO 4 ON
THE BASIS OF THE INFORMATION RECEIVED UNDER
RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT.
ANNEXURE A7 TRUE COPY OF G.O(RT) NO.2951/2022/GAD DATED
13.07.2022
ANNEXURE A8 TRUE COPY OF THE APPOINTMENT CHART PUBLISHED BY
THE 4TH RESPONDENT
ANNEXURE A9 TRUE COPY OF G.O(MS) NO.24/2017/SOCIAL WELFARE
DEPARTMENT DATED 30.06.2017
ANNEXURE A10 TRUE COPY OF THE APPLICATION DATED 07.02.2022
UNDER RTI ACT.
ANNEXURE A11 TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY DATED 08.03.2022 FROM
THE DIRECTORATE OF WOMEN AND CHILD WELFARE
DEPARTMENT UNDER RTI ACT.
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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ANNEXURE A12 TRUE COPY OF THE DETAILS OF POSTS FOR KAS
PUBLISHED BY THE PERSONNEL & ADMINISTRATIVE
REFORMS DEPARTMENT
ANNEXURE A13 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER NO.HSE/2437/2021-ADA1
DATED 17.12.2021 THE DIRECTOR OF GENERAL
EDUCATION TO THE FIRST PETITIONER
ANNEXURE A14 TRUE COPY OF THE INFORMATION PUBLISHED IN THE
WEBSITE OF GENERAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
ANNEXURE A15 TRUE COPY OF THE G.O(MS) NO.134/2022/LSGD DATED
25.06.2022
ANNEXURE A16 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE REPORT
OF THE XI PAY REVISION COMMISSION KERALA PART I
EXHIBIT P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE O.A NO.1717/2022
EXHIBIT P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROFORMA FOR REPORTING
VACANCIES DATED 10.03.2023
EXHIBIT P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 13.10.2023 IN
EXHIBIT P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE ABOVE G.O.(MS.) NO.
185/2023/GAD DATED 01.12.2023
EXHIBIT P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE ABOVE G.O.(RT.) NO.
2969/2023/GAD DATED 03.07.2023
EXHIBIT P6 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER PASSED BY THE KERALA
ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL ON 14.12.2023
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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APPENDIX OF OP(KAT) 93/2024
PETITIONER'S ANNEXURES & EXHIBITS
ANNEXURE A1 TRUE COPY OF THE RANKED LIST NO. 362/2021/SS
VI DATED 08/10.2021 FOR THE POST OF KAS
OFFICER (JUNIOR TIME SCALE) TRAINEE, STREAM-3
(CATEGORY NO.188/2019) PUBLISHED BY THE 3RD
RESPONDENT
ANNEXURE A1 (A) TRUE COPY OF THE RANKED LIST NO. 361/2021/SS
VI DATED 08/10.2021 FOR THE POST OF KAS
OFFICER (JUNIOR TIME SCALE) TRAINEE, STREAM-3
(CATEGORY NO.187/2019) PUBLISHED BY THE 3RD
RESPONDENT
ANNEXURE A2 TRUE COPY OF THE SPECIAL RULES FOR KERALA
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE (KAS) ALONG WITH
SCHEDULES-I,II AND III
ANNEXURE A3 TRUE COPY OF THE G.O.(MS) NO.168/2021/GAD
DATED 16.09.2021
ANNEXURE A4 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF GAZETTE
NOTIFICATION DATED 29.05.2019 TO THE POST OF
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER GRADE-II IN VARIOUS
DEPARTMENTS (CATEGORY NO. 053/2019)
ANNEXURE A5 TRUE COPY OF THE NOTIFICATION NO.GR II
B2/50007/2018-KPSC DATED 09.01.2020 OF THE
2ND RESPONDENT
ANNEXURE A6 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER NO. G.O. (RT)
NO.3952/2021/GAD DATED 18.10.2021
ANNEXURE A7 TRUE COPY OF THE APPLICATION DATED 13.10.2021
SUBMITTED BY SHRI .BIPIN BABY BEFORE THE
STATE PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER IN THE
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF GENERAL EDUCATION
ANNEXURE A8 TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY DATED 25.10.2021
RECEIVED BY SHRI.BIPIN BABY FROM THE STATE
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER IN THE OFFICE OF
THE DIRECTOR OF GENERAL EDUCATION
ANNEXURE A9 TRUE COPY OF THE GOVERNMENT LETTER NO.
GED.C3/48/2019/GED DATED 30.12.2019
ANNEXURE A10 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER NO. 61162/SPECIAL-
B1/2015/P&ARD DATED 18-9-2015 OF 2ND
RESPONDENT ADDRESSING SRI SURJITH S.R
EXHIBIT P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORIGINAL APPLICATION,
EXHIBIT P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY STATEMENT FILED BY
THE RESPONDENT NO. 1 DATED 16/01/2023
EXHIBIT P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 13/10/2023
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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APPENDIX OF OP(KAT) 95/2024
PETITIONERS ANNEXURES & EXHIBITS
ANNEXURE A1 TRUE COPY OF THE RANKED LIST NO. 362/2021/SS
VI DATED 08.10.2021 FOR THE POST OF KAS
OFFICER (JUNIOR TIME SCALE) TRAINEE, STREAM -
3RD RESPONDENT.
ANNEXURE A1(A) TRUE COPY OF THE RANKED LIST NO. 361/2021/SS
VI DATED 08.10.2021 FOR THE POST OF KAS
OFFICER (JUNIOR TIME SCALE) TRAINEE, STREAM-2
(CATEGORY NO. 187/2019) PUBLISHED BY THE 3RD
RESPONDENT.
ANNEXURE A2 TRUE COPY OF THE SPECIAL RULES FOR KERALA
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE (KAS) ALONG WITH
SCHEDULES I, II AND III
ANNEXURE A3 TRUE COPY OF THE GOVERNMENT ORDER, G.O.(MS.)
NO. 168/2021/GAD DATED 16.09.2021.
ANNEXURE A4 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF GAZETTE
NOTIFICAITON DATED 29.05.2019 TO THE POST OF
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER GR.II IN VARIOUS
DEPARTMENTS (CATEGORY NO. 053/2019)
ANNEXURE A5 TRUE COPY OF THE NOTIFICATION NO. GR.II
B2/50007/2018-KPSC DATED 09.01.2020 OF THE
3RD RESPONDENT.
ANNEXURE A6 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER NO. G.O.(RT.) NO.
3952/2021/GAD DATED 18.10.2021.
ANNEXURE A7 TRUE COPY OF THE APPLICATION DATED 13.10.2021
SUBMITTED BY SRI. BIPIN BABY BEFORE THE STATE
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER IN THE OFFICE OF
THE DIRECTOR OF GENERAL EDUCATION.
ANNEXURE A8 TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY NO. D3/11652/2021/DGE
DATED 25.10.2021 RECEIVED BY SHRI. BIPIN BABY
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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FROM THE STATE PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER IN
THE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF GENERAL
EDUCATION.
ANNEXURE A9 TRUE COPY OF THE GOVERNMENT LETTER NO.
GED.C3/48/2019/GED DATED 30.12.2019.
ANNEXURE 10 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER NO. 61162/SPECIAL-
B1/2015/GAD DATED 18.09.2015 OF 2ND
RESPONDENT ADDRESSING SRI. SUJITH S.R.
EXHIBIT P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORIGINAL APPLICATION NO.
1605/2022 DATED 04.09.2022
EXHIBIT P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY STATEMENT FILED ON
BEHALF OF THE 1ST RESPONDENT DATED 16.01.2023
EXHIBIT P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 13.10.2023 IN
EXHIBIT P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE G.O.(MS.) NO. 185/2023/GAD
DATED 01.12.2023.
EXHIBIT P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE G.O.(RT.) NO.
2969/2023/GAD DATED 03.07.2023.
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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APPENDIX OF OP(KAT) 115/2024
PETITIONERS ANNEXURES & EXHIBITS
ANNEXURE A1 TRUE COPY OF THE RANKED LIST NO. 362/2021/SS
VI DATED 08.10.2021 FOR THE POST OF KAS
OFFICER (JUNIOR TIME SCALE) TRAINEE, STREAM -
3RD RESPONDENT.
ANNEXURE A2 TRUE COPY OF THE SPECIAL RULES FOR KERALA
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE (KAS) ALONG WITH
SCHEDULES I, II AND III
ANNEXURE A3 TRUE COPY OF THE GOVERNMENT ORDER, G.O.(MS.)
NO. 168/2021/GAD DATED 16.09.2021.
ANNEXURE A4 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF GAZETTE
38 NOTIFICATION DATED 29.05.2019 TO THE POST
OF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER GR.II IN VARIOUS
DEPARTMENTS.
ANNEXURE A5 TRUE COPY OF THE NOTIFICATION NO. GR.II
B2/50007/2018-KPSC DATED 09.01.2020 OF THE
2ND RESPONDENT.
ANNEXURE A6 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER NO. G.O.(RT.) NO.
3952/2021/GAD DATED 18.10.2021.
ANNEXURE A7 TRUE COPY OF THE APPLICATION DATED 13.10.2021
SUBMITTED BY SRI. BIPIN BABY BEFORE THE STATE
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER IN THE OFFICE OF
THE DIRECTOR OF GENERAL EDUCATION.
ANNEXURE A8 TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY NO. D3/11652/2021/DGE
DATED 25.10.2021 RECEIVED BY SHRI. BIPIN BABY
FROM THE STATE PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER IN
THE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF GENERAL
EDUCATION.
ANNEXURE A9 TRUE COPY OF THE GOVERNMENT LETTER NO.
GED.C3/48/2019/GED DATED 30.12.2019.
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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ANNEXURE A10 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER NO. 61162/SPECIAL-
31/2015/P&ARD DATED 18.09.2015 OF 2 ND
RESPONDENT ADDRESSING SRI. SUJITH S.R.
ANNEXURE R1(A) TRUE COPY OF THE G.O.(RT.) NO. 2951/2022/GAD
DATED 13.07.2022.
ANNEXURE R1(B) TRUE COPY OF THE FINAL ORDER DATED 27.10.2022
IN O.A. NO. 634/2022.
EXHIBIT P1 TRUE COPY OF THE ORIGINAL APPLICATION NO.
EXHIBIT P2 TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY STATEMENT FILED ON
BEHALF OF THE 1ST RESPONDENT.
EXHIBIT P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 13.10.2023 IN
O.A. NO. 1689/2022.
EXHIBIT P4 TRUE COPY OF THE G.O.(MS.) NO. 185/2023/GAD
DATED 01.12.2023.
EXHIBIT P5 TRUE COPY OF THE G.O.(RT.) NO. 2969/2023/GAD
DATED 03.07.2023.
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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APPENDIX OF OP(KAT) 123/2024
PETITIONER'S ANNEXURES & EXHIBITS
ANNEXURE A1 TRUE COPY OF THE RANKED LIST DATED
08-.10.2021 FOR THE POST OF KERALA
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE OFFICER (JUNIOR TIME
SCALE) TRAINEE STREAM-I (CATEGORY NO.
186/2019) PUBLISHED BY THE 2ND RESPONDENT
(RELEVANT PORTION).
ANNEXURE A2 TRUE COPY OF G.O.(P)NO.12/2017/PBARD DATED
29.12.2017 ISSUED BY THE 1ST RESPONDENT
ANNEXURE A3 TRUE COPY OF G.O.(P)NO. 4/2019/P&ARD DATED
11.07.2019 ISSUED BY THE 1ST RESPONDENT
ANNEXURE A4 TRUE COPY OF G.O.(MS)NO. 168/2021/GAD DATED
16.09.2021 ISSUED BY THE 1ST RESPONDENT
ANNEXURE A5 TRUE COPY OF NOTIFICATION DATED 29.05.2019
(CATEGORY NC). 53/2019) ISSUED BY THE 2ND
RESPONDENT
ANNEXURE A6 TRUE COPY OF THE REPRESENTATION DATED
20.09.2022 SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT BEFORE
THE 1ST RESPONDENT
ANNEXURE A7 TRUE COPY OF NOTIFICATION NO.GR II
B2/50007/2018 KPSC DATED 9.1.2020 ISSUED BY
THE 2ND RESPONDENT.
ANNEXURE A8 TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION NO. SPECIAL
E3/44/2021/P&ARD DATED 25.01.2022 ISSUED BY
THE UNDER SECRETARY FOR PRINCIPAL SECRETARY,
PERSONNEL & ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS
DEPARTMENT, KERALA
ANNEXURE A9 TRUE COPY OF SCHEDULE-I AND SCHEDULE-II TO
ANNEXURE A2 & A3 BY WHICH KERALA
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE WAS CONSTITUTED
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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EXHIBIT P1 TRUE COPY OF THE ORIGINAL APPLICATION, O.A
EXHIBIT P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 13/10/2023
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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APPENDIX OF OP(KAT) 124/2024
PETITIONER'S ANNEXURES & EXHIBITS
ANNEXURE A1 TRUE COPY OF THE RANKED LLST NO.362/ 2021/SS
VI DATED 08.10.2021 FOR THE POST OF KAS
OFFICER(JUNIOR TIME SCALE) TRAINEE, STREAM-3
(CATEGORY NO.188/2019) PUBLISHED BY THE 2ND
RESPONDENT.
ANNEXURE A2 TRUE COPY OF THE SPECIAL RULES FOR KERALA
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE (KAS) ALONG WITH
SCHEDULE - I, II & III
ANNEXURE A3 TRUE COPY OF G.O (MS) NO 168/2021/GAD DATED
16.09.2021
ANNEXURE A4 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF GAZETTE
NOTIFICATION DATED 29.05.2019 TO THE POST OF
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER GRADE-II LN VARIOUS
DEPARTMENTS.
ANNEXURE A5 TRUE COPY OF THE NOTIFICATION NO.GR II
B2/50007/2018-KPSC DATED 09.01.2020 OF THE 2ND
RESPONDENT.
ANNEXURE A6 TRUE COPY OF THE-G.O.(RT)NO.3952/ 2021/GAD
DATED 18.10.2021
ANNEXURE A7 TRUE COPY OF THE APPLICATION DATED 13.10.2021
SUBMITTED BY SHRI. BIBIN BABY BEFORE THE STATE
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER LN THE OFFICE OF
THE DIRECTOR OF GENERAL EDUCATION
ANNEXURE A8 TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY DATED 25.10.2021
RECEIVED BY SHRI BIBIN BABY FROM THE STATE
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER IN THE OFFICE OF
THE DIRECTOR OF GENERAL EDUCATION.
ANNEXURE A9 TRUE COPY OF THE GOVT. LETTER NO GED.
L3/48/2019/GED DATED 30.12.2019
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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ANNEXURE A10 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER NO,61162/SPECLAL-
B1/2015/P&ARD DATED 18.09.2015 OF THE STATE
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER IN THE OFFICE OF
THE 2ND RESPONDENT ADDRESSING SRI. SURJITH S.R
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ANNEXURE R1(A) TRUE COPY OF THE GO(RT) NO. 295I/2022/GAD
DATED 13.07.2022
ANNEXURE R1(B) TRUE COPY OF THE FINAL ORDER DATED 27.10.2022
EXHIBIT P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORIGINAL APPLICATION, O.A
EXHIBIT P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY STATEMENT FILED BY
THE RESPONDENT NO. 1 DATED 29/04/2023
EXHIBIT P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 13/10/2023 IN
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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APPENDIX OF OP(KAT) 132/2024
PETITIONERS ANNEXURES & EXHIBITS
ANNEXURE A1 TRUE COPY OF THE G.O.(MS. NO. 1/2017/P&ARD
DATED 04.01.2017, ISSUED BY THE 2ND
RESPONDENT.
ANNEXURE A2 TRUE COPY OF KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE
(KAS) RULES, 2018 NOTIFIED VIDE G.O.(P) NO.
12/2017/P&ARD DATED 29.12.2017.
ANNEXURE A3 TRUE COPY OF G.O.(P) NO. 4/2019/P&ARD, ISSUED
BY THE 2ND RESPONDENT DATED 11.07.2019.
ANNEXURE A4 TRUE COPY OF THE RANKED LIST NO.
361/2021/SSVI (CATEGORY NO. 187/2019) FOR THE
POST OF KAS OFFICER (JUNIOR TIME SCALE)
TRAINEE STREAM - 2
ANNEXURE A5 TRUE COPY OF THE G.O.(P) NO. 9/2021/GAD DATED
06.02.2021 ISSUED BY THE 1ST RESPONDENT.
ANNEXURE A6 TRUE COPY OF THE DETAILS OF POSTS IDENTIFIED
FOR KAS BY THE 2ND RESPONDENT.
ANNEXURE A7 TRUE COPY OF THE G.O.(MS.) NO. 168/2021/GAD
DATED 16.09.2021 ISSUED BY THE 1ST
RESPONDENT.
ANNEXURE A8 TRUE COPY OF THE TABULATION STATEMENT OF
VACANCIES PREPARED BY THE APPLICANTS ON THE
BASIS OF THE INFORMATION RECEIVED UNDER RIGHT
TO INFORMATION ACT.
ANNEXURE A9 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER NO. SPECIAL E
3/1/2021/GAD DATED 01.07.2021 ISSUED BY THE
1ST RESPONDENT.
ANNEXURE A10 TRUE COPY OF G.O.(RT.) NO. 2951/2022/GAD
DATED 13.07.2022.
ANNEXURE A11 TRUE COPY OF THE APPOINTMENT CHART PUBLISHED
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT (NO. R1(A(1)
6739/2021/GW)
ANNEXURE A12 TRUE COPY OF THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE
1ST APPLICANT TO THE RESPONDENTS 1,2 AND 3
ANNEXURE A13 TRUE COPY OF THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE
2ND APPLICANT TO THE RESPONDENTS 1 AND 3 WITH
TYPED COPY
ANNEXURE A14 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER NO.
SPECIAL/E3/44/2021/GAD DATED 25.01.2022
ISSUED FROM THE OFFICE OF THE 1ST RESPONDENT
TO ONE ANUPAMA G.K. (A CANDIDATE QUALIFIED
UNDER STREAM 1).
ANNEXURE R1(A) TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.10.2022 IN
O.A. NO. 634/2022.
EXHIBIT P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORIGINAL APPLICATION NO.
EXHIBIT P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
30.09.2022 IN OA (EKM) NO.1465/2022.
EXHIBIT P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY STATEMENT FILED ON
BEHALF OF THE 1ST RESPONDENT.
EXHIBIT P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY STATEMENT FILED BY
THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN THE O.A.
EXHIBIT P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 13.10.2023 IN
O.A.(EKM) NO. 1960/2021 AND CONNECTED CASES.
EXHIBIT P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 02.11.2023 IN
O.A.(EKM) NO. 1465/2022.
EXHIBIT P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE G.O.(MS.) NO. 185/2023/GAD
DATED 01.12.2023.
EXHIBIT P8 A TRUE COPY OF THE ABOVE G.O.(RT.) NO.
2969/2023/GAD DATED 03.07.2023.
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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APPENDIX OF OP(KAT) 276/2024
PETITIONER'S ANNEXURES & EXHIBITS
ANNEXURE A1 TRUE COPY OF G.O.(MS) NO. 1/2017/P&ARD DATED
04.01.2017, ISSUED BY THE 2 RESPONDENT
ANNEXURE A2 TRUE COPY OF KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE
(KAS) RULES, 2018 NOTIFIED VIDE G.O.(P) NO.
12/2017/P&ARD DATED 29/12/2017
ANNEXURE A3 TRUE COPY OF G.O.(P) NO.4/2019/P&ARD, ISSUED
BY THE 2ND RESPONDENT DATED: 11-7-2019
ANNEXURE A4 TRUE COPY OF THE RANKED LIST NO. 361/2021/ SS
VI (CATEGORY NO. 187/2019) FOR THE POST OF
KAS OFFICER (JUNIOR TIME SCALE) TRAINEE
STREAM-2
ANNEXURE A5 TRUE COPY OF THE G.O.(P) NO. 9/2021/GAD DATED
06.02.2021 ISSUED BY THE 1ST RESPONDENT
ANNEXURE A6 TRUE COPY OF THE DETAILS OF POSTS IDENTIFIED
FOR KAS BY THE 2ND RESPONDENT
ANNEXURE A7 TRUE COPY OF THE G.O.(MS) NO. 168/2021/GAD
DATED 16.09.2021 ISSUED BY THE 1 RESPONDENT
ANNEXURE A8 TRUE COPY OF THE TABULATION STATEMENT OF
VACANCIES PREPARED BY THE APPLICANTS ON THE
BASIS OF THE INFORMATION RECEIVED UNDER RIGHT
TO INFORMATION ACT
ANNEXURE A9 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER NO. SPECIAL E
3/1/2021/GAD DATED 1.07.2021 ISSUED BY THE
1ST RESPONDENT
ANNEXURE A10 TRUE COPY OF G.O.(RT) NO. 2951/2022/GAD DATED
13.07.2022
ANNEXURE A11 TRUE COPY OF THE APPOINTMENT CHART PUBLISHED
BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT (ND-R1A (1)
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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6739/2021/GW)
ANNEXURE A12 TRUE COPY OF THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE
1ST APPLICANT TO THE RESPONDENTS 1, 2 AND 3
ANNEXURE A13 TRUE COPY OF THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE
2ND APPLICANT TO THE RESPONDENTS 1,2 AND 3
ANNEXURE A14 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER
NO.SPECIAL/E3/44/2021/GAD DATED 25.01.2022
ISSUED FROM THE OFFICE OF THE 1ST RESPONDENT
TO ONE ANUPAMA G.K. (A CANDIDATE QUALIFIED
UNDER STREAM I)
ANNEXURE R1(A) TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.10.2022 IN OA
EXHIBIT P1 TRUE COPY OF THE ORIGINAL APPLICATION, O.A
EXHIBIT P2 TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY STATEMENT FILED BY THE
1ST RESPONDENT DATED 29/04/2023
EXHIBIT P3 TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY STATEMENT FILED BY THE
COMMISSION DATED 23/05/2023
EXHIBIT P4 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 02/11/2023 IN
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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APPENDIX OF OP(KAT) 304/2024
PETITIONER'S ANNEXURES
ANNEXURE A1 THE TRUE COPY OF GO (MS) NO. 1/2017/P&ARD
DATED 04-01-2017.
ANNEXURE A2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE GO (P) NO. 12/2017/P&ARD
DATED 29.12.2017. MOHADUR
ANNEXURE A3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE GO (P) NO. 4/2019/P & ARD
DATED 11-07-2019.
ANNEXURE A4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE RANKED LIST FOR KAS
(JUNIOR TIME SCALE) OFFICER TRAINEE STREAM 2
DATED 08- 10-2021 PUBLISHED BY THE 3RD
RESPONDENT.
ANNEXURE A5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE GO (P) NO. 9/2021/GAD
DATED 06-02-2021 ISSUED BY THE 1ST RESPONDENT
ALONG WITH THE DETAILS OF THE POST IDENTIFIED
FOR KAS
ANNEXURE A6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE TABULATION STATEMENT OF
VACANCIES PREPARED BY THE APPLICANTS ON THE
BASIS OF THE INFORMATION RECEIVED UNDER RIGHT
TO INFORMATION ACT.
ANNEXURE A7 THE TRUE COPY OF GO (RT) NO. 2951/2022/GAD
DATED 13-07-2022.
ANNEXURE A8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE APPOINTMENT CHART
PUBLISHED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT.
ANNEXURE A9 THE TRUE COPY OF GO (MS) NO. 24/2017/SOCIAL
WELFARE DEPT DATED 30-06-2017
ANNEXURE A10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE APPLICATION DATED 07-02-
2022 UNDER RTI ACT.
ANNEXURE A11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY DATED 08- 03-2022
FROM THE DIRECTORATE OF WOMEN AND CHILD
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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WELFARE DEPARTMENT UNDER RTI ACT.
ANNEXURE A12 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DETAILS OF POSTS FOR KAS
PUBLISHED BY THE PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
REFORMS DEPARTMENT.
ANNEXURE A13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER NO. HSE/2437/2021-
ADA1 DATED 17-12-2021 THE DIRECTOR OF GENERAL
EDUCATION TO THE 1ST RESPONDENT.
ANNEXURE A14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE INFORMATION PUBLISHED IN
THE WEBSITE OF GENERAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT.
ANNEXURE A15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE GO (MS) NO. 134/2022/LSGD
DATED 25-06-2022.
ANNEXURE A16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE
REPORT OF THE XI PAY REVISION COMMISSION
KERALA PART 1
EXHIBIT P1 3. THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORIGINAL APPLICATION,
EXHIBIT P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 14/12/2023 IN
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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APPENDIX OF OP(KAT) 343/2024
PETITIONER'S ANNEXURES & EXHIBITS
ANNEXURE A1 TRUE COPY OF THE RANKED LIST DATED 08-10-2021
FOR THE POST OF KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE
OFFICER (JUNIOR TIME SCALE) TRAINEE STREAM- 1
(CATEGORY NO 186/2019) PUBLISHED BY THE 2ND
RESPONDENT IN OA
ANNEXURE A2 TRUE COPY OF GO(P) NO 12/2017/P&ARD DATED 29-
12-2017
ANNEXURE A3 TRUE COPY OF GO(P) NO 4/2019/P&ARD DATED 11-
07-2019
ANNEXURE A4 TRUE COPY OF GO(MS) NO 168/2021/GAD DATED 16-
09-2021
ANNEXURE A5 TRUE COPY OF THE NOTIFICATION DATED 09-01-2020
OF THE 2ND RESPONDENT
ANNEXURE A6 TRUE COPY OF THE REPRESENTATION DATED 01-11-
2021 SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT BEFORE THE 1ST
RESPONDENT IN OA ALONG WITH SPEED POST RECEIPT
ANNEXURE A7 TRUE COPY OF THE GOVERNMENT CIRCULAR NO
C3/174/2021/P&ARD DATED 05-10-2021
ANNEXURE R1(A) TRUE COPY OF THE GO(P) NO.9/2021/GAD DATED
06,02.2021
ANNEXURE R1(B) TRUE COPY OF THE REPRESENTATION DATED 05-11-
2021 FROM THE APPLICANT
ANNEXURE R1(C) TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY LETTER DATED 25-01-2022
ANNEXURE R1(D) TRUE COPY OF THE GO(RT) NO.2951/2022/GAD DATED
13.07.2022.
EXHIBIT P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORIGINAL APPLICATION, O.A
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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EXHIBIT P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY STATEMENT FILED BY
THE RESPONDENT NO. 1 IN OA DATED 17/12/2022
EXHIBIT P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 13/10/2023 IN
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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APPENDIX OF OP(KAT) 354/2024
PETITIONER'S ANNEXURES & EXHIBITS
ANNEXURE A1 TRUE COPY OF THE RANK LIST NO. 362/2021/SS VI
DATED 08.10.2021 FOR THE POST OF KAS OFFICER
(JúNIOR SCALE) TRAINEE, STRAM-3 (CATEGORY
NO.188/2019) PUBLISHED BY THE 2ND RESPONDENT.
ANNEXURE A2 TRUE COPY OF THE SPECIAL RULES FOR KERALA
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES (KAS) ALONG WITH
SCHEDULES-I,II AND III
ANNEXURE A3 TRUE COPY OF THE GO(MS)NO.168/2021/GAD DATED
16.09.2021
ANNEXURE A4 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANTEXTRACT OF GAZETTE
NOTIFICATION DATED 29.05.2019 TO THE POST OF
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER GRADE-II IN VARIOUS
DEPARTMENTS
ANNEXURE A5 TRUE COPY OFTHE NOTIFICATION NO.GR II
B2/50007/2018-KPSC DATED 09.01.2020 OF THE 2ND
RESPONDENT
ANNEXURE A6 TRUE COPY OF THE GO (RT) NO 3952/2021/GAD
DATED 18.10.2021
ANNEXURE A7 TRUE COPY OF THE APPLICATION DATED 13.10.2021
SUBMITTED BY SHRI. BIPIN BABY BEFORE THE STATE
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER IN THE OFFICE OF
THE DIRECTOR OF GENERAL EDUCATION
ANNEXURE A8 TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY DATED 25.10.2021
RECEIVED BY SHRI. BIPIN BABY FROM THE STATE
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER IN THE OFFICE OF
THE DIRECTOR OF GENERAL EDUCATION
ANNEXURE A9 TRUE COPY OF THE GOVERNMENT LETTER NO.
GED.L3/48/2019/GED DATED 30.12.2019
ANNEXURE A10 TRUE COPY OF THE REPRESENTATION DATECD
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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28.10.2021 SUBMITTED BY THE 1ST APPLICANT
ALONG WITH ANOTHER CANDIDATE BEFORE THE 1ST
RESPONDENT
ANNEXURE R1(A) TRUE COPY OF GO(P) NO. 4/2019/P&ARD DATED
11.07.2019
ANNEXURE R1(B) TRUE COPY OF GO(RT) NO. 2951/2022/GAD DATED
13.07.2022
EXHIBIT P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORIGINAL APPLICATION, O.A
EXHIBIT P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY STATEMENT FILED BY
EXHIBIT P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY STATEMENT
EXHIBIT P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 13/10/2023 IN
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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APPENDIX OF OP(KAT) 14/2024
PETITIONERS ANNEXURES
ANNEXURE A1 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER, G.O.(P) NO.
12/2017/P&ARD DATED 29.12.2017 ISSUED BY THE
FIRST RESPONDENT.
ANNEXURE A2 TRUE COPY OF THE DETAILS OF POSTS FOR KERALA
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE ALONG WITH TYPED COPY.
ANNEXURE A3 TRUE COPY OF THE GOVERNMENT ORDER, G.O.(P) NO.
9/2021/GAD DATED 06.02.2021.
ANNEXURE A4 TRUE COPY OF THE GOVERNMENT ORDER G.O.(P) NO.
4/2019/P&ARD DATED 11.07.2019 ISSUED BY THE
FIRST RESPONDENT AND PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE
DATED 11.07.2019.
ANNEXURE A5 TRUE COPY OF THE APPLICATION DATED 07.02.2022
SUBMITTED BY SMT. ASWIN KUMAR M.J BEFORE THE
STATE PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER, DIRECTORATE
OF WOMEN & CHILD DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, TVM.
ANNEXURE A6 TRUE COPY OF THE APPLICATION DATED 07.02.2022
SUBMITTED BY SRI. ASWIN KUMAR M.J BEFORE THE
STATE PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER, LABOUR
COMMISSIONERATE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM.
ANNEXURE A 7 TRUE COPY OF THE APPLICATION DATED 07.02.2022
SUBMITTED BY SRI. ASWIN KUMAR M.J BEFORE THE
STATE PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER, DIRECTORATE
OF INDUSTRIES AND COMMERCE DEPARTMENT,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM.
ANNEXURE A8 TRUE COPY OF THE APPLICATION DATED 07.02.2022
SUBMITTED BY SRI. ASWIN KUMAR M.J BEFORE THE
STATE PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER, DIRECTOR OF
STATE LOTTERIES, TVM.
ANNEXURE A9 TRUE COPY OF THE APPLICATION DATED 07/02/2022
SUBMITTED BY SRI. ASWIN KUMAR M.J BEFORE THE
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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STATE PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER, DIRECTORATE
OF GENERAL EDUCATION, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM.
ANNEXURE A10 TRUE COPY OF THE APPLICATION DATED 07.02.2022
SUBMITTED BY SRI. ASWIN KUMAR M.J BEFORE THE
STATE PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER, DIRECTORATE
OF SC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
ANNEXURE A11 TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY NO. WCD/E8-2662/2022
DATED 08.03.2022 ISSUED BY THE PUBLIC
INFORMATION OFFICER, DIRECTORATE OF WOMEN &
CHILD DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM TO SRI. ASWIN KUMAR M.J.
ANNEXURE A12 TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY NO. E(4) 2263/2022
DATED 02.03.2022 ISSUED BY THE PUBLIC
INFORMATION OFFICER, LABOUR COMMISSIONERATE,
TVM. TO SRI. ASWIN KUMA
ANNEXURE A13 TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY NO. DIC/728/2022 -RTI
DATED 08.03.2022 ISSUED BY THE PUBLIC
INFORMATION OFFICER, DIRECTORATE OF INDUSTRIES
& COMMERCE, TVM
ANNEXURE A14 TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY DATED 11.03.2022 GIVEN
BY THE PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER, STATE
LOTTERIES DIRECTORATE TO SRI. ASWIN KUMAR.
ANNEXURE A15 TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY NO. D/401276/2022/DGE
DATED 05.03.2022 GIVEN BY THE PUBLIC
INFORMATION OFFICER, DIRECTORATE OF GENERAL
EDUCATION.
ANNEXURE A16 TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY NO. SCDD/984/2022/A1
(ESTTA) GIVEN BY THE PUBLIC INFORMATION
OFFICER, SC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT.
ANNEXURE A17 TRUE COPY OF THE STATEMENT MADE BY THE
APPLICANT SHOWING THE LIST OF SECOND GAZETTED
POSTS IN DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS.
ANNEXURE A18 TRUE COPY OF THE GOVERNMENT ORDER G.O.(MS.)
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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NO. 429/2010/RD DATED 28.10.2010.
ANNEXURE A19 TRUE COPY OF THE GOVERNMENT ORDER G.O.(RT.)
NO. 1173/2020/RD DATED 19.03.2020.
ANNEXURE A20 TRUE COPY OF THE NOTIFICATION (CATEGORY NO.
186/2019-188/2019 ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT
INVITING APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF KAS
OFFICER (JUNIOR TIME SCALE) TRAINEE.
ANNEXURE A21 TRUE COPY OF THE RANKED LIST PUBLISHED BY THE
3RD RESPONDENT FOR CATEGORY NO. 188/2019.
ANNEXURE A 22 TRUE COPY OF THE NOTIFICATION ISSUED BY THE
3RD RESPONDENT IN THE GAZETTE DATED 29.05.2019
(CATEGORY NO. 53/2019).
ANNEXURE A23 TRUE COPY OF THE NOTIFICATION NO. GRII
B2/50007/2018-KPSC DATED 09.01.2020 ISSUED BY
THE 3RD RESPONDENT.
ANNEXURE R1(A) TRUE COPY OF G.O.(RT.) NO. 2951/2022/ GAD
DATED 13.07.2022.
ANNEXURE R1(B) TRUE COPY OF FINAL ORDER IN O.A. NO. 634/2022
DATED 27.10.2022 BY HON'BLE KERALA
ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
BENCH
ANNEXURE A 24 TRUE COPY OF THE APPLICATION DATED 20.11.2021
FILED BY THE APPLICANT UNDER RTI ACT.
ANNEXURE A25 TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY NO. D3/13464/2021/D.G.E
DATED 29.11.2021 ISSUED BY THE STATE
INFORMATION OFFICER UNDER RTI ACT.
ANNEXURE A26 TRUE COPY OF THE APPEAL DATED 01.01.2022 FILED
BY THE APPLICANT UNDER RTI ACT, BEFORE THE
APPELLATE AUTHORITY.
ANNEXURE A27 TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY NO.
D3/13464/2021/D.G.E. DATED 19.01.2022 ISSUED
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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BY THE APPEALLATE AUTHORITY.
ANNEXURE A28 TRUE COPY OF THE RTI APPLICATION DATED
20.10.2022 SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT BEFORE
THE STATE PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER, GENERAL
ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT (SPECIAL B).
ANNEXURE A29 TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY NO. SPL-B1/157/2022-GAD
DATED 16.11.2022 ISSUED BY THE STATE PUBLIC
INFORMATION OFFICER AND UNDER SECRETARY.
ANNEXURE A 30 TRUE COPY LEGIBLE COPY OF THE REPLY NO.
61162/SPECIAL B1/2015/GAD DATED 18.09.2015
ISSUED UNDER RTI ACT TO SURJITH S.R.
ANNEXURE A31 TRUE COPY OF THE LIST OF DEPUTY COLLECTORS
WITH CURRENT STATUS ON AND FROM 01.10.2017.
ANNEXURE A32 TRUE COPY OF THE APPOINTMENT CHART NO. R1A(2)
1359/14/GW CATEGORY NO. 441/2010 AND SR3-
1/50006/2018-KPSC PUBLISHED BY THE KPSC.
ANNEXURE A33 TRUE COPY OF THE STATEMENT SHOWING THE
EXISTING VACANCIES TO BE SET APART FOR
APPOINTMENT FROM KAS AS PER RULE 9(B), AND
VACANCIES TO BE ASSIGNED UNDER RULE 18 WITH
EFFECT FROM 01.01.2018 TO 18.02.2021.
ANNEXURE A34 TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO.
CCS/3409/2019-B3 DATED 16.06.2020 ISSUED BY
THE DIRECTOR OF CIVIL SUPPLIES TO THE
SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT.
ANNEXURE A 35 TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION DATED
23.06.2020 ISSUED BY THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE
TAX TO THE SECRETARY.
ANNEXURE A36 TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO.
B2/344/2017/CEE DATED 03.06.2020 ISSUED BY THE
COMMISSIONER FOR ENTRANCE EXAMINATION.
ANNEXURE A37 TRUE COPY OF THE DETAILS FROM LAND REVENUE
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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DEPARTMENT LETTER NO. L.R.E6-16729/2020 ISSUED
BY LAND REVENUE COMMISSIONER DATED 04.08.2020
ALONG WITH DETAILS FOR POST OF KAS.
ANNEXURE A38 TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO.
RCS/3113/2020-EB(1) DATED 09.06.2020 FROM THE
REGISTRAR OF CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES
ANNEXURE A39 TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO. E1-
2955/2020/DC DATED 15.06.2020 ISSUED BY THE
DIRECTORATE OF CULTURE.
ANNEXURE A 40 TRUE COPY OF THE DETAILS OF POSTS FOR KERALA
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE ISSUED BY THE DIRECTOR
OF GENERAL EDUCATION (GENERAL).
ANNEXURE A41 TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO.
DIC/1632/2020-ED2 DATED 19.08.2020 ISSUED BY
THE DIRECTOR OF INDUSTRIES AND COMMERCE TO THE
GOVERNMENT ALONG WITH DETAILS FOR POSTS KAS.
ANNEXURE A42 TRUE COPY OF THE STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE
DIRECTOR OF STATE AUDIT DEPARTMENT DETAILING
36 POSTS OF DEPUTY DIRECTOR FROM 01.01.2018 TO
30.04.2020.
ANNEXURE A43 TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION LETTER NO.
INS/ESTT./ E3/T001702726 DATED 08.06.2020
ISSUED BY THE DIRECTOR OF INSURANCE ALONG WITH
DETAILS OF POSTS FOR KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES.
ANNEXURE A44 TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO.
LUB/1120/2019-E DATED 09.06.2020 ISSUED BY THE
LAND USE COMMISSIONER TO THE GOVERNMENT
STATING DETAILS OF POSTS OF KERALA
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE.
ANNEXURE A45 TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION D.O. LETTER NO.
SLTY/1445/2017-E7 DATED 05.06.2020 ISSUED BY
THE DIRECTOR OF STATE LOTTERIES ALONG WITH
DETAILS OF POSTS FOR KAS
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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ANNEXURE A46 TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO.
TRY/1591/2020-B1 DATED 08.06.2020 ISSUED BY
THE DIRECTOR OF TREASURIES.
ANNEXURE A47 TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION D.O. NO. E1-
5694/2020 DATED 09.06.2020 ISSUED BY THE
LABOUR COMMISSIONER WITH DETAILS OF POSTS FOR
KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE.
ANNEXURE A48 TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION D.O. LETTER NO.
DE/472/2017-J1 DATED 08.06.2020 ISSUED BY THE
DIRECTOR OF EMPLOYMENT.
ANNEXURE A49 TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO. ADM
C1/34/2020-FIND (1513369) DATED 29.06.2020
ISSUED BY THE DEPUTY SECRETARY TO FINANCE TO
THE GOVERNMENT WITH DETAILS OF POSTS FOR
KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE.
ANNEXURE A50 TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION D.O. LETTER NO.
PAN/7448/2020-E11 (DP) DATED 23.06.2020 ISSUED
BY THE DIRECTOR OF PANCHAYAT TO THE GOVERNMENT
WITH DETAILS OF POSTS OF KAS.
ANNEXURE A51 TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION D.O. LETTER NO.
E1.1816/2017 REGISTRATION DATED 09.06.2020
ISSUED BY THE DIRECTOR OF REGISTRATION WITH
DETAILS OF POSTS FOR KAS.
ANNEXURE A52 TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION D.O. LETTER NO.
5375/ESTT.A3/2020/CRD DATED 12.06.2020 ISSUED
BY THE COMMISSIONER OF RURAL DEPARTMENT WITH
DETAILS OF POSTS FOR KAS.
ANNEXURE A53 TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION A-
1/14485/2020/DSDW DATED 10.06.2020 ISSUED BY
THE DIRECTOR OF SAINIK WELFARE.
ANNEXURE A54 TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO. ESTT. A1-
2995/2017 DATED 09.06.2020 ISSUED BY THE
DIRECTOR OF SC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT WITH
DETAILS OF POSTS FOR KAS.
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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ANNEXURE A55 TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION D.O. LR.
E1.19000/2019 DATED 23.06.2020 ISSUED BY THE
DIRECTOR OF ST DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT WITH
DETAILS OF POSTS FOR KAS.
ANNEXURE A56 TRUE COPY OF THE U O NOTE NO. SPL-B2/107/2020-
GAD DATED 19.08.2020 ISSUED BY THE UNDER
SECRETARY OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
TO THE GOVERNMENT WITH DETAILS POSTS FOR KAS.
ANNEXURE A57 TRUE COPY OF THE D.O. LETTER NO. ADMN.
A1/22/2017-FIN DATED 30.06.2020 ISSUED BY THE
ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT ALONG
WITH LETTER C1/34/2020 FINANCE (513369)
ANNEXURE A58 TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION DATED
29.05.2020 ISSUED BY THE DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL
JUSTICE DEPARTMENT WITH DETAILS OF POSTS FOR
KAS.
ANNEXURE A59 TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO.
561/E.2/2020/STA. DATED 05.06.2020 ISSUED BY
THE CONTROLLER OF STATIONERY WITH DETAILS OF
POSTS FOR KAS.
ANNEXURE A60 TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO.
D.S.L.R/1210/2020/GG2 DATED 03.05.2020 ISSUED
BY THE DIRECTOR OF SURVEY AND LAND RECORDS
WITH DETAILS OF POSTS FOR KAS.
ANNEXURE A61 TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION D.O. NO. E1-
4815/2020 DATED 03.06.2020 ISSUED BY THE
TOURISM DEPARTMENT WITH DETAILS OF POSTS FOR
KAS.
ANNEXURE A62 TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO. E1-6247/17
DATED 02.06.2020 ISSUED BY THE DIRECTOR OF
URBAN AFFAIRS WITH DETAILS OF POSTS FOR KAS.
ANNEXURE A63 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGE OF
COMMUNICATION NO. WCD-E1/31393/2019 DATED
03.08.2020 ISSUED BY THE DIRECTOR OF WOMEN AND
CHILD DEVELOPMENT WITH DETAILS OF POSTS FOR
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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KAS.
ANNEXURE A64 TRUE COPY OF THE G.O.(MS.) NO. 168/2021/GAD
DATED 16.09.2021 ISSUED BY THE GOVERNMENT WITH
DETAILS OF POSTS FOR KAS.
ANNEXURE A65 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF GOVERNMENT
ORDER, G.O.(P) NO. 27/2021/FIN. DATED
10.02.2021 IMPLEMENTING THE 11TH PAY REVISION
COMMISSION.
ANNEXURE A66 TRUE COPY OF THE G.O.(MS.) NO. 216/2021/GAD
DATED 06.12.2021 ISSUED BY THE GOVERNMENT.
EXHIBIT P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORIGINAL APPLICATION NO.
EXHIBIT P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
30.09.2022 IN OA (EKM) NO.1459/2022.
EXHIBIT P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20.02.2023
IN O.P.(KAT) NO. 69/2023.
EXHIBIT P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 23.02.2023 IN
M.A.(EKM) NO. 382/2023 IN C.P.(EKM) NO.
158/2022.
EXHIBIT P 5 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROFORMA FOR REPORTING
VACANCIES DATED 10.03.2023.
EXHIBIT P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY STATEMENT FILED ON
BEHALF OF THE 1ST RESPONDENT.
EXHIBIT P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE REJOINDER STATEMENT FILED
BY THE APPLICANT IN THE O.A.
EXHIBIT P8 A TRUE COPY OF THE M.A.(EKM) NO. 1035/2023 IN
O.A. (EKM) NO. 1459/2022.
EXHIBIT P9 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 13.10.2023 IN
O.A.(EKM) NO. 1459/2022.
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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EXHIBIT P10 A TRUE COPY OF THE G.O.(MS.) NO. 185/2023/GAD
DATED 01.12.2023.
EXHIBIT P11 A TRUE COPY OF THE G.O.(RT.) NO. 2969/2023/GAD
DATED 03.07.2023
RESPONDENTS EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT R3(I) TRUE COPY OF THE TABLE SHOWING STATUS OF 27
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS, ADVISED BY PSC FROM
THE RANK LIST NO 385/2014/SSVI, CAT NO.
038/2011 FROM LAST NOTIFICATION OF PSC FOR THE
POSTS
EXHIBIT R3(J) TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED 23.03.2024,
VIDE LETTER NO. I/6129735/2024 MADE BY SRI. R
PRADEEP UNDER SECRETARY ON BEHALF OF
ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY, TO INVITE
REPRESENTATIVES OF VARIOUS SERVICE
ORGANIZATIONS FOR A COLLECTIVE DISCUSSION, ON
DRAFT OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
EXHIBIT R3(L) TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICE OF DECLARATION OF
INTENT BY KERALA SECRETARIAT ASSOCIATION FOR
DEMONSTRATION PRIMARILY AGAINST KAS DATED ON
06.10.2022
EXHIBIT R3(M) THE NOTICE OF DECLARATION OF INTENT BY KERALA
SECRETARIATE ASSOCIATION FOR DEMONSTRATION
PRIMARILY AGAINST KAS DATED ON 22.11.2022
EXHIBIT R3(K) TRUE COPY OF THE DRAFT OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
TO ANNEXURE A1 SPECIAL RULES
EXHIBIT R3(A) TRUE COPY OF ORDER OF HON'BLE ADMINISTRATIVE
TRIBUNAL (EKM) DATED 14.03.2023.
EXHIBIT R3(B) TRUE COPY OF AFFIDAVIT DATED 01.04.2023 FILED
BY SRI. K.R JYOTHILAL, ADDITIONAL CHIEF
SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT, GENERAL
ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT.
OP(KAT) Nos.14/2024, 47/2024, 51/2024, 70/2024, 87/2024, 93/2024,
95/2024, 115/2024, 123/2024, 124/2024, 132/2024, 276/2024,
304/2024, 343/2024, 354/2024
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EXHIBIT R3(C) TRUE COPY OF LETTER NO SPL-E3/74/2022/GAD,
SENT BY SMT. SUDHA. B, JOINT SECRETARY TO
GOVERNMENT , GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
ON BEHALF OF ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO
GOVERNMENT GEENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT,
BEFORE HON'BLE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL (EKM)
EXHIBIT R3(D) TRUE COPY OF THE TABLE SHOWING ARBITRARY
EXCLUSIONS AND/OR INCLUSIONS OF SECOND
GAZETTED POSTS BY COMPARING ANNEXURE A2
DETAILS OF POSTS AND POSTS SPECIFIED IN TABLE
DEPICTED IN PARA 19 OF OP(KAT)
EXHIBIT R3(E) TRUE COPY OF THE TABLE OF DIRECTLY RECRUITED
DISTRICT EDUCATION OFFICER RECRUITED VIA
RANKED LIST NO 350/2010/SSIV OF KPSC DATED
24.07.2010 FROM OPEN QUOTA LIST A AND THEIR
PRESENT STATUS
EXHIBIT R3(F) TRUE COPY OF THE TABLE OF DIRECTLY RECRUITED
DISTRICT EDUCATION OFFICER RECRUITED VIA
RANKED LIST NO 350/2010/SSIV OF KPSC DATED
24.07.2010 FROM DEPARTMENT QUOTA LIST B
EXHIBIT R3(G) TRUE COPY OF THE TABLE SHOWING STATUS OF 14
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS GRADE II (GENERAL
SERVICE) WITH NECESSARY DETAILS AS IN THE
MONTHS OF MAY 2016
EXHIBIT R3(H) TRUE COPY OF THE TABLE SHOWING STATUS OF 14
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS GRADE II (GENERAL
SERVICE) WITH NECESSARY DETAILS AS IN THE
MONTHS OF DECEMBER 2016
