High Court of KeralaDivision Bench2019-02-18Original Petitions allowed in part. No costs.

OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 - In the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam (Judgment by V. Chitambaresh & R. Narayana Pisharadi, JJ.)

Case / Petition Number:OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018

Case Details & Bench

Court: High Court of Kerala
Hon'ble Judges: V. Chitambaresh
R. Narayana Pisharadi
Judgment Date: 2019-02-18
Court Decision / Holding: The court quashed the Tribunal’s orders to the extent that they directed retroactive restoration of seniority for those who passed the second suitability test over those who passed the first test. It declared that the second suitability test held on 29.5.2017 stands independently and shall have prospective effect (not retroactive). The petitions were allowed in part, with no costs.
Final Disposition: Original Petitions allowed in part. No costs.

Parties to the Case

Appellants / Petitioners

Rajesh P.J.
Bose Mathai
Mary Latha P.T.C.
Benzy? (multiple names across OPs)
Gigi Job
Sunny K.S.
Sabu C.S.
Subair Babu K.
Abraham Skaria
Shyla C.M.
Praveen K.
Ravindran E.N.
Satheesh K.R.
Alexis V.
Sopna (C.S.)
Arun Koolappan
Sreejith? (various petitioners across OPs)

Respondents

Kerala Public Service Commission
Director of Agriculture
State of Kerala represented by the Secretary, Agricultural Department
The Departmental Promotion Committee / Director of Agriculture (various capacities)
Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) (as respondent in different OA/OPs)

Case Synopsis & Summary

The Kerala High Court delivered a consolidated judgment on 18 February 2019 in a batch of Original Proceedings (OPs) arising from the Kerala Administrative Tribunal (KAT) decisions regarding the recruitment process for Agricultural Officer Grade II in the Department of Agriculture. The core dispute centers on the Tribunal’s directions to restore seniority to those who cleared the second suitability test held on 29 May 2017 over those who had cleared the first test on 19 January 2013, and whether the second test results should stand independently with prospective effect. The Court notes that the recruitment is via direct recruitment and transfer in an 85:15 ratio, with specific sub-allocations for VHSE in Agriculture and a B.Sc. Agriculture degree. It examines language-related issues in the suitability test, estoppel against challenge after participation, and the propriety of retroactively fixing seniority. Relying on precedents including All India Railway Recruitment Board v. K. Shyam Kumar and others (2010), D. Sarojakumari v. Helen Thilakom (2017), and Gopabandhu Biswal v. Krishna Chandra Mohanty (1998), the Court distinguishes two prior authorities (Rajeev Kumar v. Hemraj Singh Chauhan and Girish Babu M.B. v. Pavithran T.T.V.) as not controlling in this context. The result is a partial quashing of Tribunal orders: the second-test seniority restoration is not to be retroactively applied, the second test results are to stand independently and prospectively, and the petitions are allowed in part with no costs.

Provisions of Law Cited

Constitution of India, Articles 226 and 227

Legal Doctrines & Maxims

Estoppel (a party cannot challenge after participating in the examination)
Natural justice (a party must be heard; impleadment considerations)
Finality of tribunal orders
Prospective effect (second suitability test results operate prospectively)
Audi alteram partem (implicit in natural justice)

Submissions & Arguments

Contentions of Appellants / Petitioners

The applicants argued that the Tribunal’s directions to restore seniority to those who passed the second suitability test over those who cleared the first test were erroneous in law and against the principle of fairness and the factual record. They contended that the first suitability test results should be treated as binding unless annulled, and that the consequential order to restore seniority would unjustly reverse the established seniority of those who had taken the earlier test. They invoked precedents about third-party challenges, estoppel, and finality of tribunal orders.

Contentions of Respondents

The respondents contended that the Tribunal’s interim directions to restore seniority for those who cleared the second test were justified as a remedial measure for similarly placed candidates and that the second test results could operate prospectively. They argued that the government’s role and the PSC’s duties include ensuring fairness and that the Tribunal’s directions were a legitimate attempt to rectify the flawed first test process, while preserving the integrity of subsequent test results.

Cited Precedents (5)

Case Name	Citation	Treatment	Explanation
All India Railway Recruitment Board v. K. Shyam Kumar and others	(2010) 6 SCC 614	Positive	Cited to illustrate options available to the Government regarding handling of examination processes (cancel, re-test, or proceed with the first test).
D. Sarojakumari v. Helen Thilakom	(2017) 9 SCC 478	Positive	Used to support estoppel against challenging exam procedures after participating in the test.
Gopabandhu Biswal v. Krishna Chandra Mohanty	(1998) 4 SCC 447	Positive	Cited regarding third-party review of tribunal orders and finality of judgments.
Rajeev Kumar v. Hemraj Singh Chauhan	(2010) 4 SCC 554	Distinguished	Division Bench noted it is not authority for allowing third-party review in this context.
Girish Babu M.B. v. Pavithran T.T.V.	(2013) 3 KHC 165 (DB)	Distinguished	Not controlling authority for third-party review; distinguished.

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# **IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM** **PRESENT** **THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.CHITAMBARESH** ## **&** **THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE R. NARAYANA PISHARADI** **MONDAY,THE 18TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2019 / 29TH MAGHA, 1940** **OP(KAT).No. 274 of 2014** **AGAINST THE ORDER DATED 27-6-2014 IN O.A.NO.868/2013 OF THE KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM** ## **PETITIONER/45TH RESPONDENT:** **RAJESH P.J., AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT GRADE I, KRISHI BHAVAN,KARUNAGAPPALLY,KOLLAM - 690 518.** **BY ADVS. DR.K.P.SATHEESAN (SR.) SRI.M.R.JAYAPRASAD SRI.P.MOHANDAS (EKM) SRI.ANOOP V. NAIR SRI.S.VIBHEESHANAN SRI.SIDDHARTH KRISHNAN** ## **RESPONDENTS/APPLICANTS & RESPONDENTS 1, 43 & 44:** - **1 SABU V.A., VELLARAMKUNNEL,NERIYAMANGALAM P.O, ERNAKULAM 686 693.** - **2 M.N. SUBHASH MADAKKAYIL HOUSE,NERIYAMANGALAM P.O, ERNAKULAM 686 693.** - **3 HARIKUMAR G ELAMTHOTTAH PUTHENVEEDU,KARAZHMA WEST, CHERUKOL P.O,MAVELIKARA,ALAPPUZHA 690 570.** - **4 BASHEER AHAMMED AARAM BHAVAN,VADAVANOORTHARA, VADAVANOOR P.O,PALAKKAD.** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 2 :- - **5 PRAKASH R. KAMAL SIVANANDA NAGAR,KALLEKULANGARA, OLAVAKKODU P.O,PALAKKAD 678 009.** - **6 K.SIVASUBRAMANYAN 1/383,KARUVAPPARA,KOZHIYAPURA P.O,PALAKKAD 678 555.** - **7 KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION PATTOM,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 004; REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY.** - **8 STATE OF KERALA REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY, AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT,GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM 695 001.** - **9 DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE VIKAS BHAVAN P.O,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM 695 033.** **BY ADVS. SRI.A.N.RAJAN BABU FOR R1 TO R6 SRI.P.C.SASIDHARAN SC KPSC FOR R7 SMT.K.R.DEEPA, SR.GOVT.PLEADER FOR R8 & R9 SRI.JOLLY JOHN SRI.A.R.EASWAR LAL FOR R1 TO R6 SRI.P.GOPALAKRISHNAN (MVA) FOR R1 TO R6** **THIS OP KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON 8.02.2019, ALONG WITH OP(KAT).263/2017, OP(KAT).265/2017, OP(KAT).266/2017, OP(KAT).269/2017, OP(KAT).270/2017, OP(KAT).329/2014, OP(KAT).362/2018 & OP(KAT).363/2018, THE COURT ON 18.02.2019 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 3 :- ## **IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM** ## **PRESENT** ## **THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.CHITAMBARESH** ## **&** **THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE R. NARAYANA PISHARADI** **MONDAY,THE 18TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2019 / 29TH MAGHA, 1940** ## **OP(KAT).No. 329 of 2014** **AGAINST THE ORDER DATED 27.6.2014 IN OA 592/2014 OF THE KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM** ## **PETITIONERS:** |**1**|**BOSE MATHAI,**| |---|---| ||**PARIATHAZHATHU HOUSE, PALLARIMANGALAM P.O.,**| ||**ERNAKULAM, KERALA- 686671.**| |**2**|**GIGI JOB,**| ||**PATHADAN HOUSE, KUTHUKUZHI P.O, KOTHAMANGALAM,**| ||**ERNAKULAM, KERALA- 686691.**| |**3**|**SUNNY K.S.,**| ||**KODAKKAPARAMBIL HOUSE, PALLARIMANGALAM P.O.,**| ||**ERNAKULAM, KERALA- 686671.**| |**4**|**SABU C.S.,**| ||**CHETTIKAL HOUSE, KODASSERY P.O., NAYARANGADI,**| ||**THRISSUR, KERALA- 680725.**| |**5**|**SUBAIR BABU K.,**| ||**KANNIYAN HOUSE, KALIDUMBU, EDAVANNA P.O.,**| ||**MALAPPURAM, KERALA- 676541.**| |**6**|**ABRAHAM SCARIA,**| ||**THEKKUPURATH HOUSE, EDAMATTAM P.O., KOTTAYAM,**| ||**KERALA- 686588.**| |**7**|**SHYLA C.M.,**| ||**THELAYIL HOUSE, PALLARIMANGALAM P.O., MAVUDI,**| ||**ERNAKULAM, KERALA- 686675.**| OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 4 :- - **8 PRAVEEN K., KADAMPATTILLLOM, KOORALI P.O., KOTTAYAM, KERALA- 686522.** - **9 REEJA M.S., NANDARAM, PEACE VELLEY, PAYYALUR JUNCTION, KOLLAMKODE P.O., PALAKKAD, KERALA- 678506.** - **10 MARGRET ROSALI A., NEEMA BHAVAN, KOVILPARAMBIL, MUNDOOR P.O., PALAKKAD, KERALA- 678592.** - **11 AMBUJAKSHAN T., S/O.P.KANNAN, KADINJIMMOOLA, THAIKKADAPPURAM P.O., NILESWAR, KASARAGOD, KERALA- 671314.** - **12 SUKUMARAN NAIR A., SREEVISHAKAM, VADAKKEKONAM, KOLLA, PANAVOOR P.O., NEDUMANGAD, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA-695568.** - **13 SUKUMARAN NAIR A., SREEVISHAKAM, VADAKKEKONAM, KOLLA, PANAVOOR P.O.,NEDUMANGAD, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA- 695568.** - **14 BINDU P., W/O.VENUGOPALAN E., PUNARTHAM, EMINJERI, KOTTOOR P.O., MILIYAR (VIA), KASARAGOD, KERALA- 671542.** - **15 JALESHAN P.V., THEERTHAM, VELLUR P.O., PAYYANNUR (VIA), KANNUR, KERALA- 670346.** - **16 ARAVINDAN KOTTARATHIL, THRIKKARIPUR, KADAPURAM P.O., TRIKARIPUR (VIA), KASARAGOD, KERALA- 671310.** - **17 JAYARAJAN NAIR K., GOVINDA SADANAM, ETTUKUKKA P.O., KANNUR, KERALA- 670521.** - **18 PREETHA K., KALLARA HOUSE, KUNIYAN, KARIVELLUR P.O., PAYYANNUR (VIA), KANNUR, KERALA- 670521.** - **19 SUNEESH K., KATTOOR HOUSE, RAMANTHALI P.O., KANNUR, KERALA- 670308.** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 5 :- - **20 NARAYANAN P., PUTHIYILLAM, SREESTHA P.O., PAZHAYANGADI, KANNUR, KERALA-670303.** - **21 PRASANNAN U., UKKENDIYIL HOUSE, AMBALAPURAM, CHERUKUNNU, KANNUR, KERALA- 670301.** - **22 ANOOP VIJAYAN, NOOPURAM, 9/395(1), MANIKATHUPADI, GURUVAYOOR P.O., THRISSUR, KERALA- 680101.** - **23 GANGADHARAN K., KUNHIRIYAKATH HOUSE, ANDATHODE P.O., THRISSUR, KERALA- 679564.** - **24 BENNY VARGHESE, KATTACHIRAYIL HOUE, NERYAMANGALAM P.O., AVOLICHAL, ERNAKULAM, KERALA- 686693.** - **25 VENUGOPALAN K., MENICHAMKODE VEEDU, ANANDASHRAM P.O., KASARAGOD, KERALA- 671531.** - **BY ADV. SRI.GEORGE JACOB (JOSE)** ## **RESPONDENTS:** - **1 KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY, PATTOM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA- 695004.** - **2 THE DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE, VIKAS BHAVAN, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA- 695033.** - **3 C.V.JAYADAS, AGED 38 YEARS** - **S/O.CHRISTUDAS, ASSISTANT AGRICULTURAL OFFICER, KRISHI BHAVAN, SAPHALYAM COMPLEX, PALAYAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN- 695034 RESIDING AT TC 18/191, MAYA MANDIRAM, KUNNAPUZHA, ARAMADA P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA- 695032.** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 6 :- - **4 VINOD KUMAR B.S., AGED 39 YEARS** **S/O.R.BHASKARA PILLAI, ASSISTANT AGRICULTURAL OFFICER, (NOW ON DEPUTATION AS PA TO MLA, PUNALUR), LEGISLATIVE SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, RESIDING AT SREEVILASATHU VEEDU, PADINJATTIKARA, ANCHAL P.O., KOLLAM, KERALA- 691306.** - **5 AJITH KUMAR M.R., AGED 39 YEARS** - **S/O.RATNAMMA, ASSISTANT AGRICULTURAL OFFICER, KRISHI BHAVAN, KULATHUPUZHA, KOLLAM DISTRICT691310, RESIDING AT ANITHA SADANAM, MULLIKADU, CHITHARA P.O., KOLLAM, KERALA- 691559.** - **6 T.SAJI, AGED 45 YEARS** **AGRICULTURAL OFFICER, KRISHI BHAVAN, EAST KALLADA, KOLLAM DISTRICT-691502, RESIDING AT ASHA SADANAM, VADAKKE KUZHIVILA, MARIYAPURAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA- 695122.** - **7 B.SUNAL, AGED 40 YEARS** **S/O.N.BADARUDEEN, ASSISTANT AGRICULTURAL OFFICER, KRISHI BHAVAN, KANGAZHA P.O., KOTTAYAM DISTRICT, PIN- 686541, RESIDING AT SHAJAHANS PARANTHODE P.O., ARYANAD (VIA), THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA- 695542.** - **8 A.MOHAMMED SHA, AGED 42 YEARS** **S/O.S.ABDUL KHASIM, ASSISTANT AGRICULTURAL OFFICER, KRISHI BHAVAN, EDAMUKKAD, PIN- 691532, RESIDING AT PARANKIMAMVILA, MAYIPPARA P.O., AYOOR, KOLLAM, KERALA- 691533.** - **9 V.BIJU,** **AGED 40 YEARS** **S/O.VISWAMBHARAN, ASSISTANT AGRICULTURAL OFFICER, KRISHI BHAVAN, PANGODE- 691560, RESIDING AT KOWSTHUBHAM, KARARA, MADATHARA P.O., KOLLAM, KERALA- 691541.** - **10 A.RABBINNIVAS, AGED 42 YEARS** **S/O.K.ALIYARUKUNJU, ASSISTANT AGRICULTURAL OFFICER, KRISHI BHAVAN, ITTIVA, KOTTUKKAL P.O., KOLLAM- 691306, RESIDING AT CHARUVILA PUTHENVEEDU,** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 7 :- **MANJAPPARA P.O., AYOOR, KOLLAM, KERALA-691533.** - **11 D.SHAJI, AGED 39 YEARS** - **D/O.DASAYYAN, ASSISTANT AGRICULTURAL OFFICER, KRISHI BHAVAN, CLAPPANA P.O., KOLLAM- 690528, RESIDING AT T.C.NO.21/1779(30), THIRUVATHIRA, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA- 695002.** - **12 S.JAYAKUMAR, ASHA BHAVAN, THAZHEVILAKAM, KARAKULAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA- 695564.** - **13 MARY LATHA P., T.C.NO.18/1287(2), SHALOM GOOD SHEPPARD LANE, ARAMADA P.O., THRIKANNAPURAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA- 695132.** - **14 R.RATNARAJ, PULLINGAL KARAMMAL SWADAN, PUTHENKADA, THIRUPURM P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA- 695133.** - **15 RAJESH P.J., RAJ NIVAS, ULLAS NAGAR, PARASUVAIKAL P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA- 695508.** - **16 AJITH SINGH W.R., A.P.BHASVAN, ULLAS NAGAR, NARANI KUNNATHUKAL P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA- 695504.** - **17 SHELLEY C., VAYALIL VEEDU, ANCHUTHENGU P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA- 695309.** - **18 RAMESHKUMAR P., CHEKKUTTAVILA VEEDU, KULATHOOR, NEDAR GOVERNMENT HSS, KULATHOOR, UCHAKKADA P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA- 695506.** - **19 AJAYAKUMAR B., AJITH BHAVAN, PULLIVATTAM, PERINGAMMALA P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA- 695563** **20 LALKUMAR K., ANISH VILLA, HOUSE NO.1, YAMUNA COLONY, KUDAPPANAKUNNU P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA- 695005.** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 8 :- - **21 BALACHANDRAN NAIR R., PANCHAVADI, NALLOORVATTOM, PLAMOOTTUKADA P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA- 695128.** - **22 RAJI M.R., LAKSHMI BHAVAN, HOUSE NO.63, PARUTHIMADOM LANE, NEAR HANTEX, BALARAMAPURAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA- 695501.** - **23 SASIKUMAR S., SREERANGAM, MYALAKKARA P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA- 695132.** - **24 SUDHEEENDRA Y.S., SURABHI, KOOTTAPPANA, ARALUMMOODU, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA- 695123.** - **25 REMYA CHANDRAN R., SREECHAKRAM, VELLYAM P.O., KOLLAM, KERALA- 691540.** - **26 SURESH B., SREETHEERTHAM, PODIYATTUVILA P.O., VALAKOM, KOLLAM, KERALA- 691532.** - **27 RENJITHKUMAR S., THEKKECHERUVIL HOUSE, ANGADICAL SOUTH P.O., KODUMON, PATHANAMTHITTA, KERALA- 692555.** - **28 SUBASH P., THEKKUMBHAGATHU PADINJATTATHIL, THEKKEVILA P.O., KOLLAM, KERALA- 691016.** - **29 LALY C., CHONATTUVADAKKETHIL, PERINKULAM P.O., KOTTARAKKARA, KOLLAM, KERALA-691556.** - **30 SARALA P.B., SREEVINAYAKAM, PANAVELY P.O., KOTTARAKKARA, KOLLAM, KERALA- 691532.** - **31 SATHEESHKUMAR D., ANAKULATHU PUTHEN VEEDU, ANAKULAM P.O., CHANNAPETTA, KOLLAM, KERALA- 691311.** - **32 SHAJI E.K., EDAKKUDIYIL HOUSE, NERRIMANGALAM P.O., COLONY, IDUKKI, KERALA- 686693.** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 9 :- - **33 JEES LUKOSE, PANICKAPARAMBIL HOUSE, THODUPUZHA, IDUKKI, KERALA- 686522.** - **34 SUJA M.S., SREEVILA, MUTHUKULAM SOUTH P.O., ALAPPUZHA, KERALA- 690506.** - **35 RASHEEDA P.I., PLAMOOTIL, THODUPUZHA EAST P.O., IDUKKI, KERALA- 685585.** - **36 SALIN P.R., VAZHAPPILLI HOUSE, PAKALOMATTOM P.O., KALIKAVE, KOTTAYAM, KERALA- 686642.** - **37 RASIA A.SALAM, MULLASSERY HAMEEDIA MANZIL, THRICKODITHANAM, KOTTAYAM, KERALA- 686105.** - **38 VENUGOPAL P.R., PLATHANATH HOUSE, THIDANAD P.O., KOTTAYAM, KERALA- 686123.** - **39 BENJI DANIEL, BIJOY VILLA, KALLIMEL P.O., MAVELIKKARA, ALAPPUZHA, KERALA- 690570.** - **40 SIJI M.A., KOOVAPARAMBIL, MACHIPLAVU P.O., ADIMALY, IDUKKI, KERALA- 685561.** - **41 NAJEEB M., KADAVUMKAL HOUSE, KUMARAPURAM, HARIPAD P.O., ALAPPUZHA, KERALA- 690548.** - **42 DHANALEKSHMI P., PALLATHUVADAKKATHIL, SOUTH MONKUZHY, PULLIKANAKKU P.O., KAYAMKULAM, KERALA- 690537.** - **43 PREETHAKUMARI B., KEDARAM, THAMARAKKULAM P.O., ALAPPUZHA, KERALA- 690530.** - **44 MUKUNDA KUMAR C., S/O.KMG MENON, LAKSHMI GOVINDAM, MOOSALIBRAMBU, CHITTOOR P.O., PALAKKAD, KERALA- 678101.** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 10 :- - **45 THOMAS P.O., PLASSERY HOUSE, MELADOOR P.O., ANNAMANADA VIA, THRISSUR, KERALA- 680741.3** - **46 RAJEEVAN V.V., KAEX QYUARTERS, CENTRAL ORCHARD P.O., MELE PATTAMBI, PALAKKAD, KERALA- 679306.** - **47 RAVEENDRAN E.N., ELLIKKAL HOUSE, CHEMBUCHIRA P.O., KODAKARA VIA, THRISSUR, KERALA- 680684.** - **48 GRACY A.T., ALAPPATTU HOUSE, KARSAKA NAGAR, KODANNUR P.O., THRISSUR, KERALA- 680684.** - **49 SANTHOSH C.D., CHAVARANAL HOUSE, PERINGAZHA, PERINBALLUR P.O., ERNAKULAM, KERALA- 686673.** - **50 ARUNKUMAR P.A., PEEDIKAPARAMBIL, KAIPPATTOR, ERNAKULAM, KERALA- 682011.** - **51 BYJU BABY, MANNENCHERI HOUSE, (TWINS NILAYAM), POOMALA P.O., THRISSUR, KERALA- 680581.** - **52 MOHANARAJAN R., CHETTIKULAM HOUSE, PULLODE P.O., PALAKKAD, KERALA- 678545.** - **53 UNNIKRISHNAN R., THUVANPAR HOUSE, DOWNHILL P.O., NEAR CIVIL STATION, MALAPPURAM, KERALA- 676519.** - **54 ABDUL BASHEER K.K., KIZHAKKEKARIYOTE HOUSE, VAKAYAD P.O, WAYANAD, KERALA- 673614.** - **55 JAYARAJAN M., PRABHA MANDIRAM, MEENANGADI P.O., WAYANAD, KERALA- 673591.** - **56 MARIYUMMA M.K., ELANHAYIL HOUSE, CHULLIYODE P.O., THALOOR, WAYANAD- 673592.** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 11 :- - **57 RAJI P.P., PULLEEKKARA, VELLIPARAMBA, KOZHIKODE, KERALA- 673008.** - **58 SUNIL K.G., KALLAMMAKKAL VEEDU, THANNIKKAL GHSS ROAD, KOYILERI, PAYYAMBALLY P.O., MANANTHAVADY, WAYANAD, KERALA- 670645.** - **59 VINODKUMAR K.P., KANNORATTIL HOUSE, IYYAD P.O., KOZHIKODE, KERALA- 673574.** - **60 UMMERKOYA T., AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT, SGC MUNDERI, MUNDERI P.O., MALAPPURAM, KERALA- 679334.** - **61 MOHANDAS K., KAMBALATH HOUSE, KUMARANELLOOR P.O., MUKKOM, KOZHIKODE, KERALA- 673602.** - **62 MUJEEB C., DHARUL NIHMA HOUSE, KANIYATH THAYA, NANMINDA P.O, KOZHIKODE, KERALA- 673613.** - **63 MURALEEDHARAN PILLAI.S., ANJANAM, MELATTUR P.O., MALAPPURAM, KERALA- 673326.** - **64 MUHAMMED FASIL V.S., VASILYAPARAMBATH, VALIYAPARAMBE P.O., KODUVALLY, KOZHIKODE, KERALA- 673572.** - **65 DILEEPKUMAR T., THUVVAKKOT HOUSE, PAYAMBRA P.O, KUNNAMANGALAM, KOZHIKODE, KERALA- 673571.** - **66 POULOSE T.P., THOTTAPPULIKUDIYIL HOUSE, MYLAMBADI P.O, MEENANGADI, WAYANAD, KERALA- 673591.** - **67 AJAYKUMAR K.N., KANATHUMPOOYIL HOUSE, KOAHUMMAL P.O., SWAMIMUKKU, KANNUR, KERALA- 670521.** - **68 SANTHOSHKUMAR CHALLIL, SUJATHAM, VAIKKATH, UNINUR P.O., KASARAGOD, KERALA- 671314.** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 12 :- **69 GEORGE K.J., KUNJANAYIL VEEDU, KOLAKKAD P.O., PERAVUR, KERALA- 670673.** **R13, 16 TO 18, 20, 21,24,27 TO 38, 40, 42 TO 46, 48, 49, 52 TO 59, 62, 65 TO 67 & 69 BY ADV.SRI.K.JAJU BABU (SR.) ADV.SMT.M.U.VIJAYALAKSHMI R5, 8 TO 10 BY ADV.SRI.S.M.ALTHAF R3, 6, 7 & 11 BY ADV.SRI.P.NANDAKUMAR R2 BY SMT.K.R.DEEPA, SR.GOVT.PLEADER** **THIS OP KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON 8.02.2019, ALONG WITH OP(KAT).263/2017, OP(KAT).265/2017, OP(KAT).266/2017, OP(KAT).269/2017, OP(KAT).270/2017, OP(KAT).274/2014, OP(KAT).362/2018, OP(KAT).363/2018, THE COURT ON 18.02.2019 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 13 :- ## **IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM** ## **PRESENT** ## **THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.CHITAMBARESH** ## **&** ## **THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE R. NARAYANA PISHARADI** **MONDAY,THE 18TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2019 / 19TH MAGHA, 1940** ## **OP(KAT).No.263 of 2017** **AGAINST THE ORDER DATED 07-01-2016 IN OA 1949/2014 OF THE KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM** **PETITIONERS/RESPONDENTS 6,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,17, 19,20,21,22, 23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31, 32,33,35,37,38,39,40,41,42,43, 44,45,46,49,50,52,56,57,58,59,60, 61,62,63,64,65,68,71,72,73,74, 75,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85 AND 86:** - **1 MARY LATHA P T.C 18/1287(2), SHALOM, GOOD SHEPPARD LANE,ARAMADA PO, THRIKKANAPURAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695132.** - **2 RAJESH P RAJ NIVAS, NEDIYAMCODE, PARASUVAKKAL PO, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695508.** - **3 AJITH SINGH W.R A.P BHAVAN, ULLAS NAGAR, KUNNATHUKAL PO, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695504.** - **4 SHELLEY C VAYALIL VEEDU,ANCHUTHENGU PO, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695309.** - **5 RAMESH KUMAR P CHEKKITTAVILA VEEDU, KULATHOOR,UCHAKKADA PO, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695506.** - **6 AJAYAKUMAR B AJITH BHAVAN, PERINGAMALA PO, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695563.** - **7 LAL KUMAR K** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 14 :- **ANEESH VILLA, HOUSE NO.1,YAMUNA COLONY, KUDAPPANAKUNNU PO,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695005.** - **8 BALACHANDRAN NAIR PANCHAVADY, PLAMOOTTUKADA PO, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695128.** - **9 SUDHEENDRA Y.S. SURABHI, ARALUMOODU, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695123.** - **10 SURESH B SREE THEERTHAM, PODIYATTUVILA PO,VALAKAM, KOLLAM-691532.** - **11 RENJITH KUMAR S THEKKECHERUVIL HOUSE, ANGADIKKAL SOUTH PO, KODUMON, PATHANAMTHITTA-691555.** - **12 SUBASH P THEKKUMBHAGATH PADINJATTATHIL,THEKKEVILA PO, KOLLAM-691016.** - **13 LALI C** - **CHONATTU VADAKKATHIL, PERUMKULAM PO,KOTTARAKARA, KOLLAM-691566.** - **14 SARALA P.B SREE VINAYAKAM, PANAVELI PO,KOTTARAKARA, KOLLAM-691532.** - **15 SATHEESH KUMAR D ANAKKULATH PUTHENVEEDU, ANAKKULAM PO,CHANNAPETTA, KOLLAM-691311.** - **16 SHAJI E.K EDAKKUDIYIL HOUSE, NERIYAMANGALAM PO,IDUKKI-686693.** - **17 JEES LUKOSE PANICKAPARAMBIL HOUSE, THODUPUZHA,IDUKKI-685581.** - **18 PRAVEEN K KADAMPATTILLAM, KOORALI PO, KOTTAYAM-686522.** - **19 SUJA M.S SREE VILLA, MUTHUKULAM SOUTH PO,ALAPPUZHA-690 506.** - **20 RASHEEDA P.I PALAMOOTTIL, THODUPUZHA EAST PO,IDUKKI-685585.** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 15 :- - **21 SALIN P.R** - **VAZHAPPILLIL HOUSE, PAKALOMATTOM PO, KOTTAYAM-686642.** - **22 RASIA A SALAM** - **MULLASERI HAMEEDIA MANZIL,THRIKKODITHANAM, KOTTAYAM-686105.** - **23 VENUGOPAL P.R PLATHANATH HOUSE, THRIDANAD PO,KOTTAYAM-686123.** - **24 ABRAHAM SKARIA THEKKUPURATH HOUSE, IDAMATTOM PO,KOTTAYAM-686588.** - **25 SIJI M.A KOOVAPPARAMBIL, MACHIPLAVU PO,ADIMALI, IDUKKI-685561.** - **26 DHANALAKSHMI P PALLATHU VADAKKATHIL, PULLIKANAKKU PO,KAYAMKULAM, ALAPPUZHA-690537.** - **27 PREETHAKUMARI B KEDARAM, THAMARAKKULAM PO, ALAPPUZHA-690530.** - **28 BENNY VARGHESE KATTACHIRAYIL HOUSE, NERIYAMANGALAM PO,AVOLICHAL, ERNAKULAM-686693.** - **29 GIGI JOB PATHADAN HOUSE, KUTHUKUZHY PO,KOTHAMANGALAM, ERNAKULAM -686691.** - **30 MUKUNDAKUMAR C LAKSHMI GOVINDAM, MOOSALIPARAMBU,CHITTOOR PO, PALAKKAD-678101.** - **31 THOMAS P.O PLASSERY HOUSE, MELADOOR PO, THRISSUR-680741.** - **32 SUNNY K.S KODAKKAPARAMBIL HOUSE, PALLARIMANGALAM PO, ERNAKULAM-686671.** - **33 RAJEEVAN V.V KAEP QUARTERS, CENTRAL ORCHID PO,MELE PATTAMBI,** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 16 :- ## **PALAKKAD-679306.** - **34 ANOOP VIJAYAN NOOPURAM, 9/395, GURUVAYUR PO, THRISSUR-680101.** - **35 SHYLA C.M** - **THELAYIL HOUSE, PALLARIMANGALAM PO,MAVUDI, ERNAKULAM-686675.** - **36 GRACY A.T ALAPPAT HOUSE, KARSHAKA NAGAR,KODANNUR PO, THRISSUR-686671.** - **37 BOSE MATHAI PAREETHAZHATH HOUSE, PALLARIMANGALAM PO, ERNAKULAM.** - **38 SANTHOSH C.D CHAVARANAL HOUSE, PERUMPALLOOR PO,ERNAKULAM-686673.** - **39 MOHANARAJAN R CHETTIKKULAM HOUSE, PULLODU PO,PALAKKAD-678545.** - **40 SABU C.S CHIRAKKAL HOUSE, KODASSERY PO, THRISSUR-680725.** - **41 UNNIKRISHNAN R THUVANAPARA HOUSE, DOWN HILL PO, NEAR CIVIL STATION, MALAPPURAM-676519.** - **42 ABDUL BASHEER K.K KIZHAKKE KARIYOTTU HOUSE, VAKAYAD PO, KOZHIKODE-673614.** - **43 JAYARAJAN M PRABHA MANDIRAM, MEENANGADY PO,WAYANAD-673591.** - **44 MARYUMMA M.K ELANHAYIL HOUSE, CHULLIYDU PO,WAYANAD -673592.** - **45 RAJI P.P PULLEEKKARA, VELLIPARAMBA, KOZHIKODE-673008.** - **46 SUBAIR BABU K KANNIYAN HOUSE, EDAVANNA PO, MALAPPURAM-679541.** - **47 SUNIL K.G KALLAMMAKKAL VEEDU, KOYILERI,PAYYAMPALLY PO,** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 17 :- ## **MANANTHAVADY,WAYANAD-670645.** - **48 VINOD KUMAR K.P. KANNORATTIL HOUSE, IYYAD PO,KOZHIKODE-673574.** - **49 MUJEEB C DHARUL NIHMA HOUSE, NANMINDA PO,KOZHIKODE-673613.** - **50 DILEEP KUMAR T THUVAKOTTU HOUSE, PAYAMBRA PO, KOZHIKODE-673571.** - **51 PAULOSE T.P THOTTAPPULLY KUDIYIL HOUSE, MYLAMPADY PO, WAYANAD-673591.** - **52 BINDU P PUNARTHAM, KOTTOOR PO, KASARAGOD-671542.** - **53 AJAYAKUMAR K.N KANATHUMPOYIL HOUSE, KOZHUMMAL PO, KANNUR-670521.** - **54 PREETHA K KALLARA HOUSE, KARIVELLOR PO,PAYYANNUR, KANNUR-670521.** - **55 NARAYANAN P PUTHIYILLAM, SREE SASTHA PO, KANNUR-670303.** - **56 PRASANNAN U UKKANDAYIL HOUSE, CHERUKUNNU,KANNUR-670301.** - **57 JALESHAN P.V THEERTHAM, VELLOOR PO, KANNUR-670346.** - **58 JAYARAJAN NAIR K GOVINDA SADANAM, ETTUKUDUKKA PO, KANNUR-670521.** - **59 SANTHOSH KUMAR CHALIL SUJATHAM, VAIKATH, UNINUR PO, KASARAGOD-671349.** - **60 PRAMOD KUMAR C. UTHRADAM, KALICHANADAKKUM PO,NEELESWARAM, KASARAGOD-671314.** - **61 SUNEESH K KATTOOR HOUSE, RAMANTHALI PO, KANNUR-670308.** - **62 GEORGE K.J** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 18 :- ## **KUNJANIYIL VEEDU, KOLAKKADU PO, KANNUR-670673.** - **63 VENUGOPALAN K MANICHANKODU VEEDU, ANANDASRAMAM PO, KASARAGOD-671531.** - **64 ARAVINDAN KOTTARATHIL KOTTARATHIL HOUSE, KADAPPURAM PO,KASARAGOD-671310.** - **BY ADVS. DR.K.P.SATHEESAN (SR.) SRI.K.SUDHINKUMAR SRI.MUHAMMED IBRAHIM ABDUL SAMAD SRI.P.MOHANDAS (ERNAKULAM) SRI.S.VIBHEESHANAN** **RESPONDENTS/PETITIONER & RESPONDENTS 1,2,3,4,5,7,15,16,18,34,36, 47, 48, 51, 53, 54, 55, 66, 67, 69, 70 AND 76:** - **1 PRASANTH P.V AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT, KRISHI BHAVAN,RESIDING AT PRASANTHAM, VELLOORKONAM,KOOVALASSERY PO, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695122.** - **2 KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, PATTOM,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695004.** - **3 STATE OF KERALA REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT, AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695001.** - **4 THE DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE, DIRECTORATE OF AGRICULTURE, VIKAS BHAVAN, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695033.** - **5 S. JAYAKUMAR** - **ASHA BHAVAN, THAZHEVILAKAM, KARAKULAM,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695564.** - **6 SUKUMARAN NAIR A SREEVISAKHAM, VADEKKEKONAM, KOLLA,PANAVOOR PO, NEDUMANGAD,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695568.** - **7 R. RETNARAJ** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 19 :- **PULLINGAL KARAMMAL SADAN, PUTHENKADA,THIRUPURAM PO, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695133.** - **8 RAJI M.R** **LAKSHMI BHAVAN, HOUSE NO.63, PARUTHIMADOM LANE, NEAR HANTEX, BALARAMAPURAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695501.** - **9 SASIKUMAR S SREERANGAM, MYLAKKARA PO, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695572.** - **10 REMYA CHANDRAN R SREE CHAKRAM, VELIYAM PO, KOLLAM-691540.** - **11 BENJI DANIEL BIJOY VILLA, KALLIMEL PO, MAVELIKARA, ALAPPUZHA-690570.** - **12 NAJEEB M KADUVUMKAL HOUSE, KUMARAPURAM, HARIPAD PO, ALAPPUZHA-690548.** - **13 RAVEENDRAN E.N ELLIKKAL HOUSE, CHEMBUCHIRA PO, KADAKARA VIA, THRISSUR-680684.** - **14 GANGADHARAN K KUNHIRIYAKATH HOUSE, ANDATHODE PO, THRISSUR-679564.** - **15 REEJA M.S NANDANAM, PEACE VALLEY, PAYYALUR JUNCTION, KOLLENGODE, PALAKKAD-678506.** - **16 MARGRET ROSALI A. NEEMA BHAVAN, KOVILPARAMBIL, MUDUR PO, PALAKKAD-678592.** - **17 ARUNKUMAR P.A PEEDIKAPARAMBIL, KAIPPATTOOR, ERNAKULAM-682313.** - **18 BYJU BABY MENNENCHERIL HOUSE, (TWINS NILAYAM), POOMALA PO, THRISSUR-680581.** **19 UMMERKOYA T.** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 20 :- **AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT, SGC MUNDERI,MUNDERI PO, MALAPPURAM-679334.** - **20 MOHANDAS K KAMBBALATH HOUSE, KUMARANELLOOR PO,MUKKOM, KOZHIKODE-673602.** - **21 MURALEEDHARAN PILLAI S ANJANAM, MELATTUR PO, MALAPPURAM-679326.** - **22 MUHAMMED FASIL V.S VALIYAPARAMBATH, VALIYAPARAMBA PO,KODUVALLY, KOZHIKODE-673572.** **23 AMBUJAKSHAN T S/O KANNAN, KADINJIMOOLA, THAIKKADAPPURAM PO, NILESWAR, KASARAGOD-671314.** **BY ADVS. SRI.KALEESWARAM RAJ FOR R1 KUM.A.ARUNA SMT.RIYA RAYMOL IYPE SRI.VARUN C.VIJAY SMT.THULASI K.RAJ SMT.MAITREYI HEGDE SMT.K.R.DEEPA, SR.GOVT. PLEADER FOR R3 & R4 SRI.P.C.SASIDHARAN FOR R2** **THIS OP KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON 8.02.2019, ALONG WITH OP(KAT).274/2014, OP(KAT).265/2017, OP(KAT).266/2017, OP(KAT).269/2017, OP(KAT).270/2017, OP(KAT).329/2014, OP(KAT).362/2018, OP(KAT).363/2018, THE COURT ON 18.02.2019 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 21 :- ## **IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM** ## **PRESENT** ## **THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.CHITAMBARESH** ## **&** ## **THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE R. NARAYANA PISHARADI** **MONDAY,THE 18TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2019 / 19TH MAGHA, 1940** ## **OP(KAT).No. 265 of 2017** **AGAINST THE ORDER DATED 07-01-2016 IN OA 1523/2014 OF THE KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM** **- - - PETITIONERS/RESPONDENTS 5, 7 13, 16, 19 32, 34, 36 45, 48, 49, - - - 51, 55 64, 67, 70 74, 76 85:** - **1 MARY LATHA P TC 18/1287 (2), SHALOM, GOOD SHEPARED LANE, ARAMADA P.O., THRIKANNAPURAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA - 695 132.** - **2 RAJESH P.J. RAJ NIVAS, NEDIYAMCODE, PARASUVAIKAL P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA - 695 508.** - **3 AJITH SINGH W.R. A.P. BHAVAN, ULLAS NAGAR, NARANI, KUNNATHUKAL P.O., KARAKKONAM VIA, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA - 695 504.** - **4 SHELLEY. C VAYALIL VEEDU, ANCHUTHENGU P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA - 695 309.** - **5 RAMESH KUMAR P CHEKKITTAVILA VEEDU, KULATHOOR, NEAR GOVT. HSS KULATHOOR, UCHAKKADA P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA - 695 506.** - **6 AJAYAKUMAR B AJITH BHAVAN, PULLIVATTAM, PERINGAMMALA P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA - 695 563.** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 22 :- - **7 LALKUMAR K ANISH VILLA, HOUSE NO.1, YAMUNA COLONY, KUDAPPANAKKUNNU P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA - 695 005.** - **8 BALACHANDRAN NAIR R PANCHAVADI, NALLOORVATTOM, PLAMOOTTUKADA P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA - 695 128.** - **9 SUDHEENDRA Y.S. SURABHI, KOOTTAPPANA, ARALUMMODU, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA - 695 123.** - **10 RENJITHKUMAR S. THEKKECHARUVIL HOUSE, ANGADICAL SOUTH P.O., KODUMON, PATHANAMTHITTA, KERALA - 691 555.** - **11 SUBASH P. THEKKUMBHAGATHU PADINJATTATHIL, THEKKEVILA P.O., KOLLAM, KERALA - 681 016.** - **12 LALY C. CHONATTUVADAKKETHIL, PERUMKULAM P.O., KOTTARAKKARA, KOLLAM, KERALA - 691 566.** - **13 SARALA P.B. SREEVINAYAKAM, PANAVELY P.O., KOTTARAKKARA, KOLLAM, KERALA - 691 532.** - **14 SATHEESHKUMAR D ANAKULATHU PUTHEN VEEDU, ANAKULAM P.O., CHANNAPETTA, KOLLAM, KERALA - 691 311.** - **15 SHAJI E.K. EDAKKUDIYIL HOUSE, NERIAMANGALAM P.O.,COLONY, IDUKKI, KERALA - 686 693.** - **16 JEES LUKOSE PANICKAPARAMBIL HOUSE, THODUPUZHA, IDUKKI, KERALA - 685 581.** - **17 PRAVEEN K KADAMBATTILLAM, KOORALI P.O., KOTTAYAM, KERALA - 686 522.** - **18 SUJA M.S. SREEVILLA, MUTHUKULAM SOUTH P.O., ALAPPUZHA, KERALA - 690 506.** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 23 :- - **19 RASHEEDA P.I. PALAMOOTTIL, THODUPUZHA EAST P.O., IDUKKI, KERALA - 685 585.** - **20 SALIN P.R. VAZHAPPILLIL HOUSE, PAKALOMATTOM P.O., KALIKAVE, KOTTAYAM, KERALA - 686 642.** - **21 RASIA A. SALAM MULLASSERY HAMEEDIA MANZIL, THRICKODITHANAM, KOTTAYAM, KERALA - 686 105.** - **22 VENUGOPAL P.R. PLATHANATHU HOUSE, THIDANAD P.O., KOTTAYAM, KERALA - 686 123.** - **23 ABRAHAM SCARIA THEKKUPURATHU HOUSE, IDAMATTAM P.O., KOTTAYAM, KERALA - 686 588.** - **24 SIJI M.A. KOOVAPARAMBIL, MACHIPLAVU P.O., ADIMALY, IDUKKI, KERALA - 685 561.** - **25 DHANALEKSHMI P PALLATHUVADAKKATHIL, SOUTH MONKUZHY, PULLIKKANAKKU P.O., KAYAMKULAM, KERALA - 690 537.** - **26 PREETHAKUMARI B KEDARAM, THAMARAKULAM P.O., ALAPPUZHA, KERALA - 690 530.** - **27 BENNY VARGHESE KATTACTHIRAYIL HOUSE, NERYAMANGALAM P.O., AVOLICHAL, ERNAKULAM, KERALA - 686 693.** - **28 GIGI JOB PATHADAN HOUSE, KUTHUKUZHI P.O., KOTHAMANGALAM, ERNAKULAM, KERALA - 686 691.** - **29 MUKUNDA KUMAR C S/O. K.M.G. MENON, LAKSHMI GOVINDAM, MOOSALIBRAMBU, CHITTUR P.O., PALAKKAD, KERALA - 678 101.** - **30 THOMAS P.O.** **PLASSERY HOUSE, MELADOOR P.O., ANNAMANADA VIA, THRISSUR, KERALA - 680 741.** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 24 :- - **31 SUNNY K.S. KODAKKAPARAMBIL HOUSE, PALLARIMANGALAM P.O., ERNAKULAM, KERALA - 686 671.** - **32 RAJEEVAN V.V KAEP QUARTERS, CENTRAL ORCHARD P.O., MELE PATTAMBI, PALAKKAD, KERALA - 679 306.** - **33 ANOOP VIJAYAN NOOPURAM, 9/395,(1) MANIKATHUPADI, GURUVAYOOR P.O., THRISSUR, KERALA - 680 101.** - **34 SHYLA C.M. THELAYIL HOUSE, PALLARIAMANGALAM P.O., MAVUDI, ERNAKULAM, KERALA - 686 675.** - **35 GRACY A.T. ALAPPATTU HOUSE, KARSAKA NAGAR, KODANNUR P.O., THRISSUR, KERALA - 680 574.** - **36 BOSE MATHAI PAREATHAZHATHU HOUSE, PALLARIMANGALAM P.O., ERNAKULAM, KERALA - 686 675.** - **37 SANTHOSH C.D. CHAVARANAL HOUSE, PERINGAZHA, PERIMBALLUR P.O., ERNAKULAM, KERALA - 686 673.** - **38 MOHANARAJAN R CHETTIKULAM HOUSE, PULLODE P.O., PALAKKAD, KERALA - 678 545.** - **39 SABU C.S. CHIRACKAL HOUSE, KODASSERY P.O., NAYARANGADI, THRISSUR, KERALA - 680 725.** - **40 UNNIKRISHNAN R THUVANPARA HOUSE, DOWNHILL P.O., NEAR CIVIL STATION, MALAPPURAM, KERALA - 676 519.** - **41 ABDUL BASHEER K.K. KIZHAKKEKARIYOTE HOUSE, VAKAYAD P.O., NADUVANNUR VIA, KOZHIKODE, KERALA - 673 614.** **42 JAYARAJAN M PRABHA MANDIRAM, MEENANGADI P.O., WAYANAD, KERALA - 673 591.** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 25 :- - **43 MARIYUMMA M.K.** - **ELANHAYIL HOUSE, CHULLIYODE P.O., THALOOR, WAYANAD, KERALA - 673 592.** - **44 RAJI P.P. PULLEEKKARA, VELLIPARAMBA, KOZHIKODE, KERALA - 673 008.** - **45 SUBAIR BABU K KANNIYAN HOUSE, KALLIDUMBU, EDAVANNA P.O., MALAPPURAM, KERALA - 676 541.** - **46 SUNIL K.G. KALLAMMAKKAL VEEDU, THANNIKKAL GHHS ROAD, KOYILERI, PAYYAMBALLY P.O., MANANTHAVADY, WAYANAD, KERALA - 670 645.** - **47 VINOD KUMAR K.P. KANNORATTIL HOUSE, IYYAD P.O., KOZHIKODE, KERALA - 673 574.** - **48 MUJEEB C DHARUL NIKHMA HOUSE, KANIYATH THAYA, NANMINDA P.O., KOZHIKODE - 673 613.** - **49 DILEEPKUMAR T THUVVAKKOT HOUSE, PAYAMBRA P.O., KUNNAMANGALAM, KOZHIKODE, KERALA - 673 571.** - **50 POULOSE T.P. THOTTAPPULIKUDIYIL HOUSE, MYLAMBADI P.O., MEENANGADI, WAYANAD, KERALA - 673 591.** - **51 BINDU. P** - **W/O. VENUGOPALAN.E, PUNARTHAM, EMINJERI, KOTOOR P.O., MILIYAR VIA, KASARAGOD, KERALA - 671 542.** - **52 AJAYAKUMAR K.N. KANATHUMPOYIL HOUSE, KOZHUMMAL P.O., SWAMIMUKKU, KANNUR, KERALA - 670 521.** - **53 PREETHA K KALLARA HOUSE, KUNIYAN, KARIVELLUR P.O., PAYYANNUR VIA, KANNUR, KERALA - 670 521.** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 26 :- - **54 NARAYANAN. P PUTHIYILLAM, SREESTHA P.O., PAZHAYANGADI, KANNUR, KERALA - 670 303.** - **55 PRASANNAN U UKKANDIYIL HOUSE, AMABALAPURAM, CHERUKUNNU, KANNUR, KERALA - 670 301.** - **56 JALESHAN P.V. THEERTHAM, VELLUR P.O., PAYYANNUR VIA, KANNUR, KERALA - 670 346.** - **57 JAYARAJAN NAIR K. GOVINDASADANAM, ETTUKUDUKKA P.O., KANNUR, KERALA - 670 521.** - **58 SANTHOSHKUMAR CHALIL SUJATHAM, VAIKKATH, UNINUR P.O., KASARGOD, KERALA - 671 314.** - **59 PRAMODKUMAR C UTHRADAM, KALICHANDUKKAM P.O., NILESHWER, KASARGOD, KERALA - 671 314.** - **60 SUNEESH K KATTOOR HOUSE, RAMANTHALI P.O., KANNUR, KERALA - 670 308.** - **61 GEORGE K.J. KUNJANAYIL VEEDU, KOLAKKAD P.O., PERAVUR, KERALA - 670 673.** - **62 VENUGOPALAN K MENICHAMKOD VEEDU, ANANDASRAM P.O., KASARGOD, KERALA - 671 531.** **63 ARAVINDAN KOTTARATHIL KOTTARATHIL, TRIKARIPUR, KADAPURAM P.O., THRIKARIPUR (VIA), KASARGOD, KERALA - 671 310.** **BY ADVS. SRI.K.JAJU BABU (SR.) SMT.M.U.VIJAYALAKSHMI SRI.BRIJESH MOHAN** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 27 :- **- RESPONDENTS/APPLICANTS & RESPONDENTS 1 4, 6, 14,15,17,18,33, 35,46,47,50,52-54, 65, 66, 68, 69, 75:** - **1 DINESH P** **AGED 44 YEARS, S/O. M.NARAYANAN NAMBIAR, RESIDING AT CHITIRA, MP 14/258, RAMADAS NAGAR, KASARGODE DISTRICT - 671 124, NOW WORKING AS AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT, KRISHI BHAVAN, KASARGOD MUNICIPALITY, KASARGODE, KERALA - 671 121.** - **2 MOHANAN C.** **AGED 44 YEARS, S/O. P.C. KUNHAMBU, RESIDING AT KAUSTHUBHAM, KARADKA, MULIYAR VIA, KASARGODE DISTRICT - 671 542, NOW WORKING AS AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT, KRISHI BHAVAN, KUMBADAJE, KASARGODE, KERALA - 671 544.** - **3 K.P. DINESHAN** **AGED 50 YEARS, S/O. KUNHIRAMAN NAMBIAR, RESIDING AT THAVIDISSERI, PURAKKUNNU P.O., KANNUR DISTRICT, PIN - 671 542, NOW WORKING AS AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT, KRISHI BHAVAN, PARIYARAM, KANNUR, KERALA - 670 301.** **4 MADHUSOODANAN V.V. AGED 40 YEARS, S/O. VISHNU NAMBOOTHIRI. V.V, RESIDING AT PRASANTHI NILAYAM, CHATTAMCHAL, THEKKIL P.O., KASARAGOD DISTRICT, PIN - 671 541, NOW WORKING AS AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT, KRISHI BHAVAN, PANATHADY, KASARAGOD, KERALA - 671 532.** - **5 JEEVANANDAN E.P.** **AGED 41 YEARS, S/O. P.KRISHNAN NAMBIAR, E.P. HOUSE, CHALAKOD P.O., KOROM, PAYYANUR, KANNUR DISTRICT, PIN - 670 307, NOW WORKING AS AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT, PARASITE BREEDING STATION, KASARAGOD, KERALA - 671 121.** - **6 PRAKASH V** **AGED 46 YEARS, S/O. KUNHIRAMAN, RESIDING AT SHIMNALAYAM, KALIKADAVU, PILICODE P.O., KASARAGOD - 671 310, NOW WORKING AS AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT, KRISHI BHAVAN, KUMBLA, KUMBLA P.O., KASARAGOD, KERALA - 671 321.** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 28 :- **7 GOPI M AGED 48 YEARS, S/O. V. KUNHAMBU, RESIDING AT MAITHANI (H), UDINOOR P.O., KASARGOD DISTRICT - 671 349, NOW WORKING AS AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT, KRISHI BHAVAN, PUTHIGE, PUTHIGE P.O., KASARAGOD, KERALA - 671 321.** - **8 SATHEESAN P AGED 42 YEARS, S/O. D.M. KANNAN, RESIDING AT NEELAMBAR, KUTTAMATH, PONMALAM, CHEREUVATHUR P.O., KASARAGOD DISTRICT, PIN - 671 313, NOW WORKING AS AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT, KRISHI BHAVAN, NEELESWARAM, NILESWARAM P.O., KASARAGODE - 671 314.** - **9 PAVITHRAN PADINHARE VEETIL AGED 45 YEARS, S/O. APPUKUNHI A.V, RESIDING AT NORTH KOWAL, TRIKARIPUR P.O., KASARAGOD DISTRICT, PIN 671 310, NOW WORKING AS AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT, KRISHI BHAVAN, VALIYA PARAMBA, VALIYA PARAMBA P.O., KASARAGOD - 671 312.** - **10 RAMACHANDRAN V.V AGED 49 YEARS, S/O. KUNHIRAMAN. V.V., RESIDING AT PADUVALAM, PILICODE P.O., KASARGOD DISTRICT-671310, NOW WORKING AS AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT, KRISHI BHAVAN, PILICODE, KERALA - 671 310.** - **11 KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY,PSC OFFICE, PATTOM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA - 695 004.** - **12 DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE DIRECTORATE OF AGRICULTURE, VIKAS BHAVAN, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA - 695 033.** - **13 S. JAYAKUMAR ASHA BHAVAN, THAZHEVILAKAMM KARAKULAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA - 695 564.** - **14 SUKUMARAN NAIR A SREEVISAKHAM, VADAKKEKONAM, KOLLA, PANAVOOR P.O., NEDUMANGAD, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA - 695 568.** - **15 R. RETNARAJ** - **PULLINGAL KARMMAL SADAN, PUTHEN KADA, THIRUPURAM P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA - 695 133.** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 29 :- - **16 RAJI M.R.** **LEKSHMI BHAVAN, HOUSE NO. 63, PARUTHIMADOM LANE, NEAR HANTEX, BALARAMAPURAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA - 695 501.** - **17 SASIKUMAR S SREERAGAM, MYLAKKARA P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, SHELLY C, VAYALIL VEEDU, ANCHUTHENGU P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 309.** - **18 REMYA CHANDRAN R SREECHAKRAM, VELIYAM P.O., KOLLAM, KERALA - 691 540.** - **19 SURESH B SREETHEERTHAM, PODIYATTUVILA, VALAKAM P.O, KOLLAM, KERALA - 691 532.** - **20 BENJI DANIEL BIJOY VILLA, KALLIMEL P.O., MAVELIKKARA, ALAPPUZHA, KERALA - 690 570.** - **21 NAJEEB M KADUVUMKAL HOUSE, KUMARAPURAM, HARIPAD P.O., ALAPPUZHA, KERALA - 690 548.** - **22 RAVEENDRAN E.N. ELLIKKAL HOUSE, CHEMBUCHIRA P.O., KODAKARA VIA, THRISSUR, KERALA - 680 684.** - **23 GANGADHATHAN K KUNHIRIYAKATH HOUSE, ANDATHODE P.O., THRISSUR, KERALA - 679 564.** - **24 REEJA M.S. NANADANAM, PEACE VALLEY, PAYYALUR JUNCTION, KOLLENGODE P.O., PALAKKAD, KERALA - 678 506.** - **25 MARGRET ROSALI. A NEEMA BHAVAN, KOVILPARAMBIL, MUNDUR P.O., PALAKKAD, KERALA - 678 592.** - **26 ARUNKUMAR P.A. PEEDIKKAPARAMBIL, KAIPPATTOOR, ERNAKULAM, KERALA - 682 313.** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 30 :- - **27 BYJU BABY MANNENCHERIL HOUSE, (TWINS NILAYAM), POOMALA P.O., THRISSUR, KERALA - 680 581.** - **28 UMMERKOYA T AGRICULTURE ASSISTANT, SGC MUNDERI, MUNDERI P.O., MALAPPURAM, KERALA - 679 334.** - **29 MOHANDAS K KAMBALATH HOUSE, KUMARANELLOOR P.O., MUKKOM, KOZHIKODE, KERALA - 673 602.** - **30 MURALEEDHARAN PILLAI. S. ANJANAM, MELATTUR P.O., MALAPPURAM, KERALA - 679 326.** - **31 MUHAMMED FASIL V S, VALIYAPARAMBATH, VALIYAPARAMBA P.O., KODUVALLY, KOZHIKODE, KERALA-673572.** - **32 AMBUJAKSHAN T S/O. P. KANNAN, KADINJIIMOOLA, THAIKKADAPPURAM P.O., NILESWAR, KASARGOD, KERALA - 671 314.** **BY ADVS. SRI.M.V.AMARESAN FOR R1 TO R4 SRI.PHILJO VARUGHESE PHILIPS FOR R1 TO R4 SRI.P.C.SASIDHARAN FOR R11 SMT.K.R.DEEPA, SR.GOVERNMENT PLEADER FOR R12** **THIS OP KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON 8.02.2019, ALONG WITH OP(KAT).263/2017, OP(KAT).274/2014, OP(KAT).266/2017, OP(KAT).269/2017, OP(KAT).270/2017, OP(KAT).329/2014, OP(KAT).362/2018, OP(KAT).363/2018, THE COURT ON 18.02.2019 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 31 :- ## **IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM** ## **PRESENT** ## **THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.CHITAMBARESH** ## **&** ## **THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE R. NARAYANA PISHARADI** **MONDAY,THE 18TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2019 / 19TH MAGHA, 1940** ## **OP(KAT).No. 266 of 2017** **AGAINST THE ORDER DATED 07-01-2016 IN OA 2110/2014 OF THE KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM** **- - - PETITIONERS/RESPONDENTS 5, 8, 10 16, 19, 22 36, 38 46, 49, 50, - - - 52, 56 65, 68, 71 75, 77 86:** - **1 BENNY VARGHESE KATTACTHIRAYIL HOUSE, NERYAMANGALAM P.O.,AVOLICHAL, ERNAKULAM, KERALA-686693.** - **2 MARY LATHA P. TC 18/1287(2), SHALOM, GOOD SHEPARED LANE,ARAMADA P.O., THRIKKANNAPURAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA-695132.** - **3 RAJESH P.J. RAJ NIVAS, NEDIYAMCODE, PARASUVAIKAL P.O.,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA-695508.** - **4 AJITH SINGH W.R. A P BHAVAN, ULLAS NAGAR, NARANI, KUNNATHUKAL P.O.,KARAKKONAM, VIA, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA-695504.** - **5 SHELLEY.C VAYALIL VEEDU, ANCHUTHENGU P.O.,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA-695309.** - **6 RAMESH KUMAR P. CHEKKITTAVILA, KULATHOOR, NEAR GOVT. HSS KULATHOOR,UCHAKKADA P.O., KERALA-695506.** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 32 :- - **7 AJAYAKUMAR B** - **AJITH BHAVAN, PULLIVATTOM, PERINGAMMALA P.O.,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA-695563.** - **8 LALKUMAR K ANISH VILLA, HOUSE NO. 1, YAMUNA COLONY,KUDAPPANAKKUNNU P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA-695005.** - **9 BALACHANDRAN NAIR R PANCHAVADI, NALLOORVATTOM, PLAMOOTTUKADA P.O.,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA-695128.** - **10 SUDHEENDRA Y.S. SURABHI, KOOTTAPPANA, ARALUMMOODU,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA-695123.** - **11 RENJITHKUMAR S. THEKKECHARUVIL HOUSE, ANAGADICAL SOUTH P.O., KODUMON, PATHANAMTHITTA, KERALA-691555.** - **12 SUBASH P. THEKKUMBHAGATHU PADINJATTATHIL,THEKKEVILA P.O, KOLLAM, KERALA-691016.** - **13 LALY C CHONATTUVADAKKETHIL, PERUMKULAM P.O.,KOTTARAKKARA, KOLLAM, KERALA-691566.** - **14 SARALA P.B. SREEVINAYAKAM, PAVAVELY.P.O.,KOTTARAKKARA, KOLLAM, KERALA-691532.** - **15 SATHEESHKUMAR D. ANAKULATHU PUTHEN VEEDU,ANAKULAM P.O., CHANNAPETTA, KOLLAM, KERALA-691311.** - **16 SHAJI E.K. EDAKKUDIYIL HOUSE, NERIAMANGALAM P.O., COLONY,IDUKKI, KERALA-686693.** - **17 JEES LUKOSE PANICKAPARAMBIL HOUSE, THOUDPUZHA,IDUKKI, KERALA-685581** - **18 PRAVEEN K. KADAMBATTILLAM, KOORALI P.O.,KOTTAYAM, KERALA-686522.** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 33 :- - **19 SUJA M.S.** - **SREEVILA, MUTHUKULAM SOUTH P.O.,ALAPPUZHA, KERALA-690506.** - **20 RASHEEDA P.I. PALAMOOTTIL, THODUPUZHA EAST P.O.,IDUKKI, KERALA-685585.** - **21 SALIN P.R. VAZHAPPILLIL HOUSE, PAKALOMATOM P.O.,KALIKAVE, KOTTAYAM, KERALA-686642.** - **22 RASIA A SALAM MULLASSERRY HAMEEDIA MANZIL,THRICKODITHANAM, KOTTAYAM, KERALA-686105.** - **23 VENUGOPAL P.R. PLATHANATH HOUSE,THIDANAD P.O., KOTTAYAM, KERALA-686123.** - **24 ABRAHAM SCARIA THEKKUPURATH HOUSE, IDAMATTAM P.O.,KOTTAYAM, KERALA-686588.** - **25 SIJI M.A. KOOVAPARAMBIL, MACHIPLAVU P.O.,ADIMALY, IDUKKI, KERALA-685561.** - **26 DHANALEKSHMI P. PALLATHUVADAKKATHIL, SOUTH MONKUZHY, PULLIKKANAKKU P.O.,KAYAMKULAM, KERALA-690537.** - **27 PREETHAKUMARI. B KEDARAM, THAMARAKKULAM P.O.,ALAPUZHA, KERALA-690530.** - **28 GIGI JOB PATHADAN HOUSE, KUTHUKUZHI P.O.,KOTHAMANGALAM, ERNAKULAM, KERALA-686691.** - **29 MUKUNDA KUMAR C S/O K.M.G.MENON, LAKSHMI GOVINDAM,MOOSALIBRAMBU, CHITTUR P.O., PALAKKAD, KERALA-678101.** - **30 THOMAS P.O.** **PLASSERY HOUSE, MELADOOR P.O.,ANNAMANADA VIA, THRISSUR, KERALA-680741.** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 34 :- - **31 SUNNY K.S.** - **KODAKKAPARAMBIL HOUSE, PALLARIMANGALAM P.O.,ERNAKULAM, KERALA-686671.** - **32 RAJEEVAN V.V. KAEP QUARTERS, CENTRAL ORCHARD P.O.,MELE PATTAMBI, PALAKKAD, KERALA-679306** - **33 ANOOP VIJAYAN 'NOOPURAM', 9/395, (1) MANIKATHUPADI,GURUVAYOOR P.O., THRISSUR, KERALA-680101.** - **34 SHYLA C.M. THELAYIL HOUSE, PALLARIMANGALAM P.O.,MAVUDI, ERNAKULAM, KERALA-686675.** - **35 GRACY A.T. ALAPPATTU HOUSE, KARSAKA NAGAR,KODANNUR P.O., THRISSUR, KERALA-680574.** - **36 BOSE MATHAI PAREATHAZHATHU HOUSE, PALLARIMANGALAM P.O.,ERNAKULAM, KERALA-686671.** - **37 SANTHOSH C.D. CHAAVARANAL HOUSE, PERINGAZHA,PERIMBALLUR P.O., ERNAKULAM, KERALA-686673.** - **38 MOHANARAJAN R CHETTIKULAM HOUSE, PULLODE P.O.,PALAKKAD, KERALA-678545.** - **39 SABU C.S. CHIRACKAL HOUSE, KODASSERY P.O.,NAYARANGADI, THRISSUR, KERALA-680725.** - **40 UNNIKRISHNAN R. THUVANPARA HOUSE, DOWNHILL P.O.,NEAR CIVIL STATION, MALAPPURAM, KERALA-676519.** - **41 ABDUL BASHEER K.K. KIZHAKKEKARIYOTE HOUSE, VAKAYAD P.O.,NADUVANNOOR VIA, KOZHIKODE, KERALA-673614.** - **42 JAYARAJAN.M PRABHA MANDIRAM, MEENANGADI P.O.,WAYANAD, KERALA-673591.** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 35 :- - **43 MARIYUMMA M.K. ELANHAYIL HOUSE, CHULLIYODE P.O.,THALOOR, WAYANAD, KERALA-673592.** - **44 RAJI P.P. PULLEEKKARA, VELLIPARAMBA,KOZHIKODE, KERALA-673008.** - **45 SUBAIR BABU K** - **KANNIYAN HOUSE, KALLIDUMBU, EDAVANNA P.O.,MALAPPURAM, KERALA-676541.** - **46 SUNIL K.G. KALLAMMAKKAL VEEDU, THANNIKKAL GHHS ROAD, KOYILERI,PAYYAMBALLY P.O, MANANTHAVADY, WAYANAD, KERALA-670645.** - **47 VINOD KUMAR K.P. KANNORATTIL HOUSE, IYYAD P.O.,KOZHIKODE, KERALA-673574.** - **48 MUJEEB C. DHARUL NIKHAMA HOUSE, KANIYATH THAYA,NANMINDA P.O., MALAPPURAM, KERALA-673613.** - **49 DILEEPKUMAR T. THUVVAKKOT HOUSE, PAYAMBRA P.O.,KUNNAMANGALAM, KOZHIKODE, KERALA-673571.** - **50 POULOSE T.P. THOTTAPPULIKUDIYIL HOUSE, MYLAMBADI P.O.,MEENANGADI, WAYANAD, KERALA-673591.** - **51 BINDU P. W/O VENUGOPALAN E.,PUNARTHAM, EMINJERI, KOTOOR P.O., MULIYAR VIA KASARAGOD,KERALA-671542.** - **52 AJAYAKUMAR K.N. KANATHUMPOYIL HOUSE, KOZHUMMAL P.O.,SWAMIMUKKU, KANNUR, KERALA-670521.** - **53 PREETHA K KALLARA HOUSE, KUNIYAN, KARIVELLUR P.O,PAYYANNUR (VIA), KANNUR, KERALA-670521.** - **54 NARAYANAN P.** **PUTHIYILLAM, SREESTHA P.O.,PAZHAYANGADI, KANNUR, KERALA-670303.** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 36 :- - **55 PRASANNAN U** **UKKANDIYIL HOUSE, AMABALAPURAM,CHURUKUNNU, KANNUR, KERALA-670301.** - **56 JALESHAN P.V. THEERTHAM, VELLUR P.O., PAYYANNUR VIA,KANNUR, KERALA-670346.** - **57 JAYARAJAN NAIR K. GOVINDASADANAM, ETTUKUDAKKA P.O.,KANNUR, KERALA-670521.** - **58 SANTHOSHKUMAR CHALIL SUJATHAM, VAIKKATH,UNINUR P.O., KASARGOD, KERALA-671349.** - **59 PRAMODKUMAR C. KALICHANDUKKAM P.O.,NILESHWER, KASARGOD, KERALA-671314.** - **60 SUNEESH K KATTOOR HOUSE, RAMANTHALI P.O.,AND KANNUR, KERALA-670308.** - **61 GEORGE K.J. KUNJANAYIL VEEDU, KOLAKKAD P.O.,PERAVUR, KERALA-670673.** - **62 VENUGOPALAN.K. MENICHAMKOD VEEDU, ANANDASRAM P.O,KASARAGOD, KERALA-671531** - **63 ARAVINDAN KOTTARATHIL KOTTARATHIL, TRIKARIPUR, KADAPURAM P.O.,TRIKARIPUR (VIA), KASARGOD-671310** **BY ADVS. SRI.K.JAJU BABU (SR.) SMT.M.U.VIJAYALAKSHMI SRI.ARJUN SANTHOSH** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 37 :- **- RESPONDENTS/APPLICANT & RESPONDENTS 1 4,6,7,9,17,18,20, 21,37,47,48,51,53-55, 66, 67,69, 70, 76:** - **1 BINU LAL K.G. AGED 44 YEARS, S/O KRISHNASARI, WORKING AS AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT, KRISHI BHAVAN, RESIDING AT SREE PADAM, BHAJANAMADOM ROAD, PEYAD, SBMRAB, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA-695031.** - **2 KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY, PSC OFFICE, PATTOM,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA-695004.** - **3 STATE OF KERALA REPRESENTED BY SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT OF KERALA, AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA-695001.** - **4 THE DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE DIRECTORATE OF AGRICULTURE, VIKAS BHAVAN,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA-695033.** - **5 BENJI DANIEL BIJOY VILLA, KALLIMEL P.O., MAVELIKKARA, ALAPPUZHA-690570.** - **6 S. JAYAKUMAR ASHA BHAVAN, THAZHEVILAKAM, KARAKULAM,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA-695564.** - **7 SUKUMARAN NAIR A. SREEVISAKHAM, VADAKKEKONAM, KOLLA,PANAVOOR P.O., NEDUMANGAD, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695568** - **8 R. RETNARAJ PULLINGAL KARMMAL SADAN, PUTHEN KADA, TIRUPURAM P.O.,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA-695133.** - **9 RAJI M.R. LEKSHMI BHAVAN, HOUSE NO.63, PARUTHIMADOM LANE,NEAR HANTEX, BALARAMAPURAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695501.** - **10 SASIKUMAR.S. SREERAGAM, MYLAKKARA P.O,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA-695572.** - **11 REMYA CHANDRAN.R. SREECHAKRAM, VELIYAM P.O,KOLLAM-691540.** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 38 :- - **12 SURESH B.** - **SREETHEERTHAM, KODIYATTUVILA,VALAKKOM, KOLLAM, KERALA-691532.** - **13 NAJEEB M KADUVUMKAL HOUSE, KUMARAPURAM,HARIPAD P.O., ALAPPUZHA-690548.** - **14 RAVEENDRAN E.N. ELLIKKAL HOUSE, CHEMBUCHIRA P.O.,KODAKARA VIA, THRISSUR, KERALA-680684.** - **15 GANGADHATHAN K KUNHIRIYAKATH HOUSE, ANDATHODE P.O., THRISSUR-679564.** - **16 REEJA M.S. NANADANAM, PEACE VALLEY, PAYYALUR JUNCTION,KOLLENGODE P.O, PALAKKAD-678506.** - **17 MARGRET ROSALI A. NEEMA BHAVAN, KOVILPARAMBI,MUNDUR P.O., PALAKKAD, KERALA-678592.** - **18 ARUNKUMAR P.A. PEEDIKKAPARAMBIL,KAIPPATTOOR, ERNAKULAM, KERALA-682313.** - **19 BYJU BABY MANNENCHERIL HOUSE (TWINS NILAYAM).POOMALA P.O., THRISSUR, KERALA-680581.** - **20 UMMERKOYA T.A. AGRICULTURE ASSISTANT, SGC MUNDERI,MUNDRI P.O., MALAPPURAM-679334.** - **21 MOHANDAS K. KAMBALATH HOUSE, KUMARANELLOOR P.O.,MUKKOM, KOZHIKODE-673602.** - **22 MURALEEDHARAN PILLAI.S. ANJANAM, MELATTUR P.O,MALAPPURAM, KERALA-679326.** - **23 MUHAMMED FASIL V.S.** **VALIYAPARAMBATH, VALIYAPARAMBA.P.O.,KODUVALLY, KOZHIKODE-673572.** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 39 :- **24 AMBUJAKSHAN T. S/O P. KANNAN, KADINIMOOLA,THAIKKADAPPURAM P.O., NILESWAR, KASARGOD, KERALA-671314.** **ADV. SMT.SHAMEENA SALAHUDHEEN FOR R1 ADV.SRI.P.C.SASIDHARAN FOR R2 SMT.K.R.DEEPA, SR.GOVT.PLEADER FOR R3** **THIS OP KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON 8.02.2019, ALONG WITH OP(KAT).263/2017, OP(KAT).265/2017, OP(KAT).274/2014, OP(KAT).269/2017, OP(KAT).270/2017, OP(KAT).329/2014, OP(KAT).362/2018, OP(KAT).363/2018, THE COURT ON 18.02.2019 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 40 :- ## **IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM** ## **PRESENT** ## **THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.CHITAMBARESH** ## **&** ## **THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE R. NARAYANA PISHARADI** **MONDAY,THE 18TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2019 / 19TH MAGHA, 1940** ## **OP(KAT).No. 269 of 2017** **AGAINST THE ORDER DATED 07-01-2016 IN OA 1790/2014 OF THE KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM** ## **- - - PETITIONERS/RESPONDENTS 3 5, 7, 10 13 AND 15 17 IN THE O.A.:** |**1**|**RAJESH P.J**| |---|---| ||**RAJ NIVAS, NEDIYAMCODE, PARASUVAIKAL**| ||**P.O.,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695508, KERALA.**| |**2**|**BALACHANDRAN NAIR R.**| ||**PANVHAVADI, NALLOORVATTOM,**| ||**PLAMOOTTUKADA,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695128,KERALA.**| |**3**|**SURESH B.**| ||**SREETHEERTHAM, PODIYATTUVILA, VALAKOM,**| ||**KOLLAM-691532, KERALA.**| |**4**|**BENNY VARGHESE**| ||**KATTACHIRAYIL, NERYAMANGALAM (P.O),AVOLICHAL,**| ||**ERNAKULAM-686693, KERALA.**| |**5**|**UNNIKRISHNAN R.**| ||**THUVANPARA HOUSE, DOWNHILL(P.O),NEAR CIVIL STATION,**| ||**MALAPPURAM-676519,KERALA.**| |**6**|**JAYARAJAN M.**| ||**PRABHA MANDIRAM, MEENANGADI, WAYANAD-673519,**| ||**KERALA.**| |**7**|**SUNIL K.G.**| ||**KALLAMAKKAL VEEDU, THANNIKKAL GHHS ROAD, KOYILERI,**| ||**PAYYAMBALLI (P.O), MANANTHAVADY, WAYANAD-670646,**| ||**KERALA.**| OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 41 :- - **8 VINODKUMAR K.P. KANNORATTIL HOUSE, IYYAD (P.O),KOZHIKODE-673574, KERALA.** - **9 PAULOSE T.P. THOTTAPULIKUDIYIL, (H.O.) MAYILAMBADI, MEENANGADI, WAYANAD-673572, KERALA.** - **10 SANTHOSHKUMAR CHALIL SUJATHAM, VAIKKATH, UNINUR (P.O),KASARAGODE-671314, KERALA.** - **11 GEORGE K.J. KUNJANAYIL VEEDU, KOLAKAKAD (P.O),PERAVOOR, KANNUR-670673.(IMPLEADED AS PER ORDER DATED 28.10.2014 IN M.A.2761/14),KERALA.** **BY ADVS. SRI.GEORGE JACOB (JOSE) SMT. O.H.NAZEEBA** **RESPONDENTS/RESPONDENTS 1 & 2, APPLICANTS 1 TO 27 & RESPONDENTS 6,8 TO 9 & 14 IN THE O.A.:** - **1 KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY, PSC OFFICE, PATTOM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA-695004.** - **2 STATE OF KERALA REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT, AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA-695001.** **3 ROOPESH M. AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT, KRISHI BHAVAN, KAKKODI, KOZHIKODE-673611,RESIDING AT MARUTHATTU, PAVAMBRA-P.O.,KUNNAMANGALAM, KOZHIKODE-673571, KERALA,MOBILE-9446473687.** - **4 ANEEFA E.M. AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT, KRISHI BHAVAN, MOOVATTUPUZHA, ERNAKULAM-686669,RESIDING AT EDASSERY KUNNEL (H),PULINTHANAM P.O., POTHANICAD (VIA),ERNAKULAM, KERALA-686671.** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 42 :- - **5 SAINUDHEEN K.M.** **AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT, KRISHI BHAVAN,MOOVATTUPUZHA, ERNAKULAM-686669,RESIDING AT KIZHAKKEKUNNEL(H),PULLARIMANGALAM P.O., POTHANICAD(VIA),ERNAKULAM, KERALA-686671.** **6 LAILABI M.V. AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT, KRISHI BHAVAN,PALLARIMANGALAM, ERNAKULAM-686671,RESIDING AT KIZHAKKEKUNNEL(H),PULLARIMANGALAM P.O., POTHANICAD(VIA),ERNAKULAM, KERALA-686671.** **7 RAJAN K.A. AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT, KRISHI BHAVAN,VENGOOR, ERNAKULAM-683546,RESIDING AT KOTTEKANDATHIL(H), THURUTHY P.O., KURUPPAMPADY (VIA),ERNAKULAM, KERALA-683545.** **8 JOSHY PAUL AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT, KRISHI BHAVAN,PUTHENCRUZ(VIA), ERNAKULAM-682308,RESIDING AT CHERUTHOTTIL (H),VADAYAMBADY P.O., PUTHEN CRUZ (VIA),ERNAKULAM, KERALA-682308.** **9 E.M.MANOJ AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT, KRISHI BHAVAN,AVOLY P.O., ERNAKULAM-686661, RESIDING AT ELENJIKUDIYIL (H),ENANALLOOR P.O., KALAMBOOR, ERNAKULAM, KERALA-686673.** **10 SAJEEV M.T. S/O.THILAKAN, AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT, KRISHI BHAVAN,RAMAPURAM, RAMAPURAM BAZAR P.O.,KOTTAYAM DISTRICT-686576,RESIDING AT MADATHISSERIL, VATTAYAR P.O.,KALLAR, KERALA.** **11 RANISH M. AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT, KRISHI BHAVAN,MADAVOOR, MATTANCHERRY P.O., KOZHIKODE-673571,RESIDING AT MANATHALA (H), PUNNASSERY-P.O.,NARIKKUNNI (VIA), KOZHIKODE, KERALA-673585.** **12 GIREESH KUMAR K. AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT, KRISHI BHAVAN,KAYANNA, 673527, KOZHIKODE DISTRICT, RESIDING AT KARUVANKANDY (H),CHERUKAD-P.O., KOORACHUND, (VIA) KOZHIKODE, KERALA-673527.** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 43 :- - **13 SAJI K.K.** - **AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT, KRISHI BHAVAN,PAIGATTOOR, ERNAKULAM-686671, RESIDING AT KOOTTAKALLIL HOUSE, THALACODE- P.O., PUTHENCRUZ, NELLIMATTOM, ERNAKULAM, KERALA-686693.** - **14 SHAJI P.** - **AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT, KRISHI BHAVAN,MATTANODAP.O., KAYANNA-673527,KOZHIKODE DISTRICT, RESIDING AT PUTHALATH, KARUVANNUR-P.O.,NADUVANNUR (VIA), KOZHIKODE, KERALA-673614.** - **15 BINU T.V. AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT, KRISHI BHAVAN,NADUVANNUR673614, KOZHIKODE DISTRICT, RESIDING AT AYANIKANDY, VAKAYAD -P.O.,NADUVANNUR (VIA), KOZHIKODE, KERALA-673614.** - **16 HARIKUMAR N.K. AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT, KRISHI BHAVAN,THIRUVAMBADY, KOZHIKODE-673603,RESIDING AT ABHAY NIVAS, MANIPURAM, KADUVALLY, KOZHIKODE, KERALA-673584.** - **17 ANAND C.V. AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT, KRISHI BHAVAN,CHEKKIAD, KOZHIKODE-673509,RESIDING AT CHATHOTH, CHERUVANCHERRY-P.O.,KANNUR, KERALA-670650.** - **18 SREEKUMAR T.V. AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT, KRISHI BHAVAN,ELAYAVOOR, MUNDAYAD-P.O.,KANNUR-670594,RESIDING AT NALINALAYAM, KUMBHAM, KOODALI-P.O., KANNUR, KERALA-670592.** - **19 ANIL KUMAR V.P. AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT, KRISHI BHAVAN,KATTIPARA P.O., KATTIPARA-673573,KOZHIKODE,RESIDING AT VATTAPOYIL(H), THAMARASSERY P.O.,KOZHIKODE, KERALA-673573.** - **20 MOHAMMED P.M. AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT, KRISHI BHAVAN,KODUVALLY, KOZHIKODE-673572,RESIDING AT MADARUKULANGARA, CHURCH ROAD, THAMARASSERY,KOZHIKODE, KERALA-673573.** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 44 :- - **21 MOOSA T.K.** - **AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT, KRISHI BHAVAN,KODUVALLY, KOZHIKODE-673572,RESIDING AT THAMIRIKUMPOYIL(H), VALIYAPARAMBA P.O., KODUVALLY(VIA),KOZHIKODE, KERALA-673572.** - **22 ASHOK KUMAR K.V. AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT, KRISHI BHAVAN,ERUVESSY, ERUVESSY P.O., PIN-670632, KANNUR DISTRICT,RESIDING AT KARIYIL(H), ERUVESSI-P.O.,CHEMPERI, KANNUR, KERALA-670632.** **23 DEEPA K. AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT, KRISHI BHAVAN,THALIPARAMBA, KUTTIKOL P.O.,PIN-670562,KANNUR DISTRICT, RESIDING AT JYOTHIS, KOONAM, PANNIYUR P.O., KANNUR, KERALA-670142.** - **24 GEETHA P. AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT, KRISHI BHAVAN,PARIYARAM, CPOYIL P.O., PIN-670502,KANNUR DISTRICT, RESIDING AT MAVILA (H),VADAKKUMBAD, KARIVELLUR P.O.,KANNUR, KERALA-670521.** - **25 JINU V.N. AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT, KRISHI BHAVAN,SREEKANDAPURAM, CHENGALAYI-P.O., PIN670631,KANNUR, RESIDING AT VILAYIL (H), CHENGALAYI P.O.,SREEKANDAPURAM, KANNUR, KERALA-670631.** - **26 RAJEEV V.V. AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT, KRISHI BHAVAN,PADIYOOR, AND KALLIAD, PIN-670593,KANNUR, RESIDING AT VANNARATH(H), PAYYAVOOR P.O., SREEKANDAPURAM, KANNUR, KERALA-670633.** - **27 RAMAKRISHNAN MAVILA VEEDU AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT, KRISHI BHAVAN,EZHOM, EZHOM P.O., KANNUR, RESIDING AT ABHINANADANAM, CHUMADUTHANGI, MANDOOR P.O.,KANNUR, KERALA-670501.** - **28 VINOD KUMAR T.O. AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT, KRISHI BHAVAN,PADIYOOR, KALLAID-P.O., PIN-670593, KANNUR,RESIDING AT KOVUNTHALA, MALAPATTAM, SREEKANDAPURAM, KANNUR, KERALA-670631.** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 45 :- - **29 ARIFA T.M. AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT, KRISHI BHAVAN,RAYAMANGALAM, KEEZHILLAM P.O., PIN-683541,ERNAKULAM, RESIDING AT KARUVALLY (H),VENGOLA P.O., PERUMAN, ERNAKULAM,KERALA-683554.** **30 BENJI DANIEL BIJOY VILLA, KALLIMEL P.O., MAVELIKKARA, ALAPPUZHA-690570, KERALA. 31 RAVEENDRAN E.N. ELLIKKAL H.O., CHEMBUCHIRA P.O.,KODAKARA, THRISSUR-680684. 32 BAIJU BABY MANNENCHERIL HOUSE (TWINS NILAYAM),POOMALA P.O., THRISSUR-680581. 33 MUHAMMED FASIL V.S. VALIYAPARAMBATHU, VALIYAPARAMBU, KODUVALLY, KOZHIKODE-673571, KERALA.** **R3, R4, R8-R13, R15-R18, R20, R25 & R29 BY ADVS.SRI.KALEESWARAM RAJ KUM.A.ARUNA KUM.THULASI K. RAJ SMT.K.C.AISHWARYA SMT.RIYA RAYMOL IYPE SRI.VARUN C.VIJAY R1 BY ADV.SRI.P.C.SASIDHARAN R2 BY SMT.K.R.DEEPA, SR.GOVT.PLEADER** **THIS OP KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON 8.02.2019, ALONG WITH OP(KAT).263/2017, OP(KAT).265/2017, OP(KAT).266/2017, OP(KAT).274/2014, OP(KAT).270/2017, OP(KAT).329/2014, OP(KAT).362/2018, OP(KAT).363/2018, THE COURT ON 18.02.2019 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 46 :- ## **IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM** ## **PRESENT** ## **THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.CHITAMBARESH** ## **&** ## **THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE R. NARAYANA PISHARADI** **MONDAY,THE 18TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2019 / 19TH MAGHA, 1940** ## **OP(KAT).No. 270 of 2017** **AGAINST THE ORDER DATED 07-01-2016 IN OA 2011/2014 OF THE KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM** **- - - - PETITIONERS/RESPONDENTS 7, 9 15, 18 19, 22 35, 37, 39 49, 52, - - - 53, 55, 59 68, 71, 74 78, 80 87:** - **1 MARY LATHA.P TC/1287 (2) SHALOM,GOOD SHEPHERD LANE, ARMADA P.O., THRIKKANNAPURAM,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA-695132.** - **2 RAJESH P.J. RAJ NIVAS, NEDIYAMCODE, PARASUVAIKAL P.O.,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA-695508.** - **3 AJITH SINGH W.R. A P BHAVAN, ULLAS NAGAR, NARANI, KUNNATHUKAL P.O.,KARAKKONAM, VIA, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA-695504.** - **4 SHELLEY C VAYALIL VEEDU, ANCHUTHENGU P.O.,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA-695309.** - **5 RAMESH KUMAR P. CHEKKITTAVILA, KULATHOOR, NEAR GOVT. HSS KULATHOOR,UCHAKKADA P.O., KERALA-695506.** - **6 AJAYAKUMAR B AJITH BHAVAN, PULLIVATTOM, PERINGANMALA P.O.,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA.** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 47 :- - **7 LALKUMAR K. ANISH VILLA, HOUSE NUMBER 1, YAMUNA COLONY,KUDAPPANAKKUNNU P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA.** - **8 BALACHANDRAN NAIR R. PANVHAVADI, NALLOORVATTOM, PLAMOOTTUKADA P.O.,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA-695128.** - **9 ARAVINDAN KOTTARATHIL THRIKKARIPUR, KADAPURAM P.O.,TRIKARIPUR (VIA), KASARAGOD-671310 (TRANSPOSED VIDE ORDER DATED 5.2.15 IN M.A. 239/15), KERALA.** - **10 SUDHEENDRA V.S. SURABHI, KOOTTAPPANA, ARALUMMOODU,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA-695123.** - **11 RENJIT KUMAR S. THEKKECHARUVIL HOUSE, ANAGADICAL SOUTH P.O., KODUMON, PATHANAMTHITTA, KERALA-691555.** - **12 SUBASH P THEKKUMBHAGATHU PADINUJATTATHIL,THEKKEVILA P.O, KOLLAM, KERALA.** - **13 LALY C. CHONATTUVADAKKETHIL, PERUMKULAM P.O.,KOTTARAKKARA, KOLLAM, KERALA-691566.** - **14 SARALA P.B. SREEVINAYAKAM P.O.,KOTTARAKKARA, KOLLAM, KERALA-691532.** - **15 SATHEESHKUMAR D. ANAKULATHU PUTHEN VEEDU IS,ANAKULAM P.O., CHANNAPETTA, KOLLAM, KERALA-691311.** - **16 SHAJI E.K. EDAKKUDIYIL HOUSE, NERIAMANGALAM P.O.,IDUKKI, KERALA-586693.** - **17 JEES LUKOS PANICKAPARAMBIL HOUSE, THOUDPUZHA,IDUKKI, KERALA-685581.** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 48 :- - **18 PRAVEEN K KADAMBATTILLAM, KOORALI P.O.,KOTTAYAM, KERALA-686522.** - **19 SUJA M.S. SREEVILA, MUTHUKULAM SOUTH P.O.,ALAPPUZHA, KERALA-690506.** - **20 RASHEEDA P.I. PALAMOOTTIL, THODUPUZHA EAST P.O.,IDUKKI, KERALA-685585.** - **21 SALIN P.R. VAZHAPPILLIL HOUSE, PAKALOTTAM P.O.,KALIKAVE, KOTTAYAM, KERALA-686642.** - **22 RASIA A. SALAM MULLASSERRY HAMEEDIA MANZIL,THRICKODITHANAM, KOTTAYAM, KERALA-686105.** - **23 VENUGOPAL P.R. PLATHANATH HOUSE,THIDANAD P.O., KOTTAYAM, KERALA-686123.** - **24 ABRAHAM SCARIA THEKKUPURATH HOUSE, IDAMATTAM P.O.,KOTTAYAM, KERALA-686588.** - **25 SIJI M.A. KOOVAPARAMBIL, MACHIPLAVU P.O.,ADIMALY, IDUKKI, KERALA-685561.** - **26 DHANALEKSHMI P. PALLATHUVADAKKATHIL, SOUTH MONKUZHY, PULLIKKANAKKU P.O.,KAYAMKULAM, KERALA-690537.** - **27 PREETHAKUMARI B. KEDARAM, THAMARAKKULAM P.O.,ALAPUZHA, KERALA-690530.** - **28 VENU GOPALAN K MENICHAMKOD VEEDU, ANANDASRAM P.O,KASARAGOD-671531 (TRANSPOSED VIDE ORDER DATED 5.2.15 IN M.A.239/15), KERALA.** **29 BENNY VARGHESE KATTACHIRAYIL HOUSE, NERYAMANGALAM P.O.,AVOLICHAL, ERNAKULAM, KERALA-686693.** -: 49 :- OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 - **30 GIGI JOB** - **PATHADAN HOUSE, KUTHUKUZHI P.O.,KOTHAMANGALAM, ERNAKULAM, KERALA-686691.** - **31 MUKUNDA KUMAR C. S/O K.M.G.MENON, LAKSHMI GOVINDAM,MOCSALIBRAMBU, CHITTU P.O., PALAKKAD, KERALA-687101.** - **32 THOMAS P.O. PLASSERY HOUSE, MELADOOR P.O.,ANNAMADA VIA, THRISSUR, KERALA-680741.** - **33 SUNNY K.S. KODAKKAPARAMBIL HOUSE, PALLARIMANGALAM P.O.,ERNAKULAM, KERALA-686671.** - **34 RAJEEVAN V.V. KAEP QUARTERS, CENTRAL ORCHARD P.O.,MELEPARAMBIL, PALAKKAD, KERALA-679306** - **35 ANOOP VIJAYAN 'NOOPURAM', 9/395, (1) MANIKATHUPADI,GURUVAYOOR P.O., THRISSUR, KERALA-680101.** - **36 SHYLA C.M THELAYIL HOUSE, PALLARIMANGALAM P.O.,MAVUDI, ERNAKULAM, KERALA-686675.** - **37 GRACY A.T. ALAPPATTU HOUSE, KARSAKA NAGAR,KODANNUR P.O., THRISSUR, KERALA-680574.** - **38 BOSE MATHAI PAREATHAZHATHU HOUSE, PALLARIMANGALAM P.O.,ERNAKULAM, KERALA-686671.** - **39 SANTHOSH C.D. CHAAVARANAL HOUSE, PERINGAZHA,PERIMBALLUR P.O., ERNAKULAM, KERALA-686673.** - **40 MOHANARAJAN R. CHETTIKULAM HOUSE, PULLODE P.O.,PALAKKAD, KERALA-678545.** - **41 SABU C.S. CHIRACKAL HOUSE, KODASSERY P.O.,NAYARANGADI, THRISSUR, KERALA-680725.** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 50 :- - **42 UNNIKRISHNAN R.** - **THUVANPARA HOUSE, DOWNHILL P.O.,NEAR CIVIL STATION, MALAPPURAM, KERALA-676519.** - **43 ABDUL BASHEER K.K. KIZHAKKEKARIYOTTE HOUSE, VAKAYAHAD P.O.,NADUVANNOOR VIA, KOZHIKODE, KERALA-673614.** - **44 JAYARAJAN M PRABHA MANDIRAM, MEENANGADI P.O.,WAYANAD, KERALA-673591.** - **45 MARIYUMMA M.K. ELANHAYIL HOUSE, CHULLIYODE P.O.,THALOOR, WAYANAD, KERALA-673592.** - **46 RAJI P.P. PULLEEKKARA, VELLIPARAMBA,KOZHIKODE, KERALA-673008.** - **47 SUBAIR BABU K. KANNIYAN HOUSE, KALIDUMBU, EDAVANNA P.O.,MALAPPURAM, KERALA-676541.** - **48 SUNIL K.G. KALLAMMAKKAL VEEDU, THANNIKKAL GHHS ROAD, KOYILERI,PAYYAMBALLY P.O, MANANTHAVADU, WAYANAD, KERALA-670645.** - **49 VINODKUMAR K.P. KANNORATTIL HOUSE, IYYAD P.O.,KOZHIKODE, KERALA-673574.** - **50 MUJEEB C DHARUL NIKHAMA HOUSE, KANIYATH THAYA,NANMINDA P.O., MALAPPURAM, KERALA-679326.** - **51 DILEEPKUMAR T. THUVAKKOT HOUSE, PARAMBA P.O.,KUNNAMANGALAM, KOZHIKODE, KERALA-673571.** - **52 PAULOSE T.P. THOTTAPULIKUDIYIL HOUSE, MYLAMBADI P.O.,MEENANGADI, WAYANAD, KERALA-673571.** - **53 BINDU P.** - **W/O VENUGOPALAN E.,PUNARTHAM, EMINJERI, KOTTOOR P.O., MILIYAR VIA KASARGOD,KERALA-671542.** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 51 :- - **54 AJAYAKUMAR K.N. KANATHUMPOYIL HOUSE, KOZHUMMAL P.O.,SWAMIMUKKU, KANNUR, KERALA-670521.** - **55 PREETHA K KALLARA HOUSE, KUNIYAN, KARIVELLUR P.O,PAYYANNUR (VIA), KANNUR, KERALA-670521.** - **56 NARAYANAN P PUTHIYILLAM, SREESTHA P.O.,PAZHAYANGADI, KANNUR, KERALA-670303.** - **57 PREASANNAN U UKKANDIYIL HOUSE, AMABALAPURAM,CHURUKUNNU, KANNUR, KERALA-670301.** - **58 JALESHAN P.V. THEERTHAM, VELLUR P.O., PAYYANNUR VIA,KANNUR, KERALA-670346.** - **59 JAYARAJAN NAIR.K. GOVINDASADANAM, ETTUKUDAKKA P.O.,KANNUR, KERALA-670521.** - **60 SANTHOSHKUMAR CHALIL SUJATHAM, VAIKKATH,UNNINNOOR P.O., KASARGOD, KERALA-671314.** - **61 PROMODKUMAR C. UTHRADAM KALICHANDUKKAM,NILESHWER, KASARGOD-671314.** - **62 SUNEESH K KATTOOR HOUSE, RAMANTHALI P.O.,AND KANNUR, KERALA-670308.** - **63 GEORGE K.J. KUNJANAYIL VEEDU, KOLAKAKAD P.O.,PERAVUR, KERALA-670673.** **BY ADVS. SRI.GEORGE JACOB (JOSE) SMT.O.H.NAZEEBA** -: 52 :- OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 ## **RESPONDENTS:** - **1 STATE OF KERALA REPRESENTED BY SECRETARY,AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA-695001.** - **2 THE DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE VIKAS BHAVAN,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA-695033.** - **3 THE KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY, PATTOM,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA-695004.** - **4 CHIEF VIGILANCE AND SECURITY OFFICER KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION,PATTOM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA-695004.** - **5 SURESH N S/O NARAYANAN PILLAI, 42 YEARS, NAVANEETHAM, MANGAD, VETTOOR, VARKALA-695312, PRESENTLY WORKING AS AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT, KRISHI BHAVAN, PANDANAD, CHENGANNUR, ALAPPUZHA, KERALA-688001 MOBILE-9496805516.** **6 RAVILAL R S/O RAJAPPAN, AGED 40 YEARS, CHIRAVILA VEEDU, NJARAKATHUVILA, NEDUMPARAMBATHU P.O., PRESENTLY WORKING AS AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT, KRISHI BHAVAN, CHERINNJIYOOR, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA-695142.** **7 RAJKUMAR S AGED 42 YEARS, S/O SUKUMARA PILLAI, ROHINI, POOTHAKULAM, KOLLAM, PRESENTLY WORKING AS AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT, KRISHI BHAVAN, IRAVIPURAM, KOLLAM, KERALA-691001.** - **8 S. JAYAKUMAR ASHA BHAVAN, THAZHEVILAKAM, KATRAKULAM,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695564.** ## **9 SUKUMARAN NAIR A SREEVISAKAM, VADAKKEKONAM, KOLLA,PANAVOOR P.O., NEDUMANGAD, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695132.** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 53 :- ## **10 R.RETNARAJ** - **PULLINGAL KARMMAL SADAN, PUTHEN KADA, TIRUPURAM P.O.,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695508.** - **11 RAJI M.R.** - **LEKSHMI BHAVAN, HOUSE NO.63, PARUTHIMADOM LANE,NEAR HANTEX, BALARAMAPURAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695501.** - **12 SASIKUMAR S SREERAGAM, MYLAKKARA P.O,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695572.** - **13 REMYA CHANDRAN.R SREECHAKRAM, VELIYAM P.O,KOLLAM-691540.** - **14 SURESH B SREETHEERTHAM, PODIYATTUVILA,VALAKOM, KOLLAM, KERALA-691532.** - **15 BENJI DANIEL BIJOY VILLA, KALLIMEL P.O., MAVELIKKARA, ALAPPUZHA-690570.** - **16 NAJEEB M KADUVUMKAL HOUSE, KUMARAPURAM,HARIPAD P.O., ALAPPUZHA-690548.** - **17 RAVEENDRAN E.N. ELLIKKAL HOUSE, CHEMBUCHIRA P.O.,KODAKARA VIA, THRISSUR-680684.** - **18 GANGADHATHAN K KUNHIRIYAKATH HOUSE, ANDATHODE P.O., THRISSUR-679560.** - **19 REEJA M.S. NANADANAM, PEACE VALLEY, PAYYALUR JN.,KOLLENGODE P.O, PALAKKAD-678506.** - **20 MARGRET ROSALI A. NEEMA BHAVAN, KOVILPARAMBI,MUNDUR P.O., PALAKKAD-678592.** - **21 ARUNKUMAR P.A. PEEDIKAPPARAMBIL,KAIPPATTOOR, ERNAKULAM.** - **22 BYJU BABY MANNENCHERIL HOUSE (TWIN NILAYAM),POOMALA P.O., THRISSUR-680581.** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 54 :- - **23 UMMER KOYA T. AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT, SGC MUNDERI,MUNDRI P.O., MALAPPURAM-679334.** - **24 MOHANDAS K KAMBALATH HOUSE, KUMARANELLORE P.O.,MUKKOM, KOZHIKODE-673602.** - **25 MURALEEDHARAN PILLAI.S ANAJANAM, MELATTUR P.O,MALAPPURAM-679326.** - **26 MUHAMMED FASIL V.S. VALIYAPARAMBATH, VALIYAPARAMANA,KODUVALLY, KOZHIKODE-673571.** - **27 AMBUJAKSHAN T S/O P. KANNAN, KADINIMOOLA,THAIKKADAPPURAM P.O., NILESWAR, KASARGOD-671314.** **BY ADVS. SRI.KALEESWARAM RAJ FOR R5 KUM.A.ARUNA FOR R5 SMT.RIYA RAYMOL IYPE FOR R5 SRI.VARUN C.VIJAY FOR R5 SMT.K.R.DEEPA, SR.GOVT.PLEADER FOR R1 & R2 SRI.P.C.SASIDHARAN FOR R3 SRI.S.V.PREMAKUMARAN NAIR FOR R22 & R26 SRI.R.T.PRADEEP FOR R22 & R26** **THIS OP KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON 8.02.2019, ALONG WITH OP(KAT).263/2017, OP(KAT).265/2017, OP(KAT).266/2017, OP(KAT).269/2017, OP(KAT).274/2014, OP(KAT).329/2014, OP(KAT).362/2018, OP(KAT).363/2018, THE COURT ON 18.02.2019 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 55 :- ## **IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM** ## **PRESENT** ## **THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.CHITAMBARESH** ## **&** ## **THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE R. NARAYANA PISHARADI** **MONDAY,THE 18TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2019 / 19TH MAGHA, 1940** ## **OP(KAT).No. 362 of 2018** **AGAINST THE ORDER DATED 18.9.2018 IN OA 1660/2018 OF THE KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM** ## **PETITIONERS:** **1 C.SOPNA AGED 43 YEARS D/O. K.K. SIVANANDAN, ASSISTANT AGRICULTURAL OFFICER, KRISHI BHAVAN, NEDUMUDI, ALAPPUZHA DISTRICT - 688 503, RESIDING AT SUMERU, THOLICODE P.O., PUNALUR, KOLLAM DISTRICT.** **2 PRAKASHAN KOOLAPPAN, AGED 54 YEARS S/O SANKARAN,ASSISTANT AGRICULTURAL OFFICER, KRISHIBHAVAN,PANOOR, P.O. ELANGOD,KANNOR DISTRICT-670692,RESIDING AT KOOLAPPANTAVIDA, SANKARA SOUDHAM,PATTIAM PUTHIYATHERU,PO PATHAYAKKUNNU, KANNUR DISTRIST-670691.** **3 ARUN KUMAR G, AGED 47 YEARS S/O LATE K.V.GOPALAKRISHNAN NAIR, ASSISTANT AGRICULTURAL OFFICER, KRISHIBHAVAN,KADAPLAMATTOM P.O.-686571,RESIDING AT SREEVIHAR,MANARCAD P.O.,KOTTAYAM DISTRICT 686019.** **4 SATHEESH K.R., AGED 45 YEARS** **S/O K.R.RAMADAS,ASSISTANT AGRICULTURAL OFFICER,** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 56 :- **KRISHIBHAVAN NAGAROOR,ALTHARAMOODU P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM DISTRICT 695102 RESIDING AT SRAVANAM HOUSE,KARIPUR P.O,MADIPURA, NEDUMANGAD-695541,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM DISTRICT.** **BY ADVS. SRI.MANOJ RAMASWAMY SRI.S.SREEKUMAR (SR.)** ## **RESPONDENTS/RESPONDENTS:** **1 SABU V.A AGED 45 YEARS S/O. LATE V.D. ANTONY, ASSISTANT AGRICULTURAL OFFICER, KRISHI BHAVAN, MARUTHARODE, KALLEPULLY, PALAKKAD - 678 005, RESIDING AT VELLARMKUNNEL HOUSE, NERIYAMANGALAM P.O., ERNAKULAM DISTRICT - 686 693. 2 SUBHASH M.N, AGED 45 YEARS, S/O.LATE M.K. NEELAKANDAN, ASSISTANT AGRICULTURAL OFFICER, KRISHI BHAVAN, PALAKKAD-678001, RESIDING AT MADAKAYIL HOUSE, NERIYAMANGALAM P.O, IDUKKI DISTRICT,KERALA-686693. 3 HARIKUMAR G, AGED 48 YEARS, S/O. R. GOPINATHAN PILLAI, AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT GRADE -I,KRISHI BHAVAN, KARAHTIKAPALLY , ALAPPUZHA-690516,RESIDING AT ELAMTHOTTATHU PUTHEN VEED, KARAZHMA WEST, CHERUKOL P.O, MAVELIKKARA, ALAPPUZHA-690570.** **4 BASHEER AHAMED, AGED 43 YEARS, S/O.MUHAMMED HANEEFA, ASSISTANT AGRICULTURAL OFFICER, KRISHI BHAVAN, PATTANCHERRY, PALAKKAD-678532,RESIDING AT AARAM BHAVAN, VADAVANNUR THARA, VADAVANNUR P.O, PALAKKAD-678504.** **5 PRAKASH R, AGED 44 YEARS, S/O.RAMAKRISHNAN S, AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT GRADE-I, KRISHI BHAVAN, PUTHUPARIYAARAM,PALAKKAD-678731, RESIDING AT KRISHNA SREE, S.V.NAGAR, KANJIKODE, PALAKKAD-678621.** **6 JAYADAS C.V,** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 57 :- **AGED 43 YEARS, S/O.CHRISTHUDAS, ASSISTANT AGRICULTURAL OFFICER, KRISHI BHAVAN, KODAMTHURUTHU, KUTHIATHODE, P.O, CHERTHALA, ALAPPUZHA, DISTRICT-688533,RESIDING AT T.C.18/191,NIKHIL VILLA, KUNNAPUZHA, ARAMADA P.O, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695032.** **7 SUNAL B, AGED 45 YEARS, S/O.N.BADARUDEEN,ASSISTANT AGRICULTURAL OFFICER, KRISHI BHAVAN, VELIYANNOOR, KARAMALA P.O, KOTTAYAM-686634,RESIDING AT SHAJAHAN S, PARANDODE P.O, ARYANAD (VIA), THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695542.** - **8** ## **RABBINNIVAS A,** - **AGED 46 YEARS, S/O. ALIYARKUNJU K, ASSISTANT AGRICULTURAL OFFICER, KRISHI BHAVAN, PANGODE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695609, RESIDING AT AMINAS VILLA, MANJAPPARA P.O, AYOOR, KOLLAM-691533.** - **9 SHAJI D, AGED 44 YEARS, S/O.DASAYYAN D, ASSISTANT AGRICULTURAL OFFICER, KRISHI BHAVAN, KOLLAM CORPORATION, KOLLAM -691001, RESIDING AT AYYAPPA GARDENS, SOMAN NAGAR, NEDUMCAUD, KARAMANA P.O, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695002.** - **10 STATE OF KERALA, REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND FARMERS WELFARE, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695001.** - **11 THE DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT, VIKAS BHAVAN, THIRUVANATHAPURAM-695033.** - **12 THE DEPARTMENTAL PROMOTION COMMITTEE, REPRESENTED BY ITS CONVENOR, THE DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT, THIRUVANATHAPURAM-695033.** - **13 KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION PATTOM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA-695004, REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY.** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 58 :- **ADVS.** **SRI.A.N.RAJAN BABU FOR R1-R5 SRI.P.C.SASIDHARAN, SC, KPSC FOR 13 SRI.P.NANDAKUMAR FOR R6-R9 SMT.K.R.DEEPA, SR.GOVT.PLEADER FOR R10-R12** **THIS OP KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON 8.02.2019, ALONG WITH OP(KAT).263/2017, OP(KAT).265/2017, OP(KAT).266/2017, OP(KAT).269/2017, OP(KAT).270/2017, OP(KAT).329/2014, OP(KAT).274/2014, OP(KAT).363/2018, THE COURT ON 18.02.2019 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 59 :- ## **IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM** ## **PRESENT** **THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.CHITAMBARESH** **&** ## **THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE R. NARAYANA PISHARADI** **MONDAY,THE 18TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2019 / 19TH MAGHA, 1940** ## **OP(KAT).No. 363 of 2018** ## **AGAINST THE ORDER DATED 18-09-2018 IN OA 1660/2018 OF THE KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM** ## **PETITIONER:** **ALEXIS V. AGED 44, S/O LATE S. VINCENT, FLAT BS3, SOORYA SOBHA, KUNNATHURMEDU, PALAKKAD DISTRICT - 678 093.** **BY ADV. SRI.G.SREEKUMAR (CHELUR)** ## **RESPONDENTS:** - **1 THE KERALA STATE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, PATTOM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, KERALA -695 004.** **2 THE CHAIRMAN THE KERALA STATE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, PATTOM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, KERALA -695 004.** **3 THE DEPUTY SECRETARY EXAMINATION WING -3, THE KERALA STATE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, PATTOM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA -695 004.** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 60 :- - **4 THE CHIEF VIGILANCE SECURITY OFFICER, KERALA STATE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, PATTOM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM -695 004.** - **5 THE STATE OF KERALA, REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT AND FARMERS WELFARE, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – 1.** - **6 THE DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE, DIRECTORATE OF AGRICULTURE, VIKAS BHAVAN, THIRUVANANTHAURAM - 695 033.** - **7 SABU V.A., AGED 45,** - **S/O. V.D. ANTONY, VELLARAMKUNNEL, NERIYAMANGALAM P.O., ERNAKULAM - 686 693.** - **8 M. N. SUBHASH, AGED 45 S/O. M.K. NEELAKANDAN, MADAKAYIL HOUSE, NERIYAMANGALAM, IDUKKI - 686 693.** - **9 HARIKUMAR G., AGED 48** **S/O. R. GOPINATHAN PILLA, ELAMTHOTTATHUPUTHEN VEEDU, KARAMZHMA WEST, CHERUKOL P.O., MAVELIKARA, ALAPUZHA - 690 570.** - **10 BASHEER AHAMMED AGED 43, S/O. MUHAMMED HANEEFA, AARAM BHAVAN, VADAVANOORTHARA, VADAVANOOR P.O., PALAKKAD DISTRICT - 678 504.** **11 PRAKASH R., S/O. RAMAKRISHNAN, SIVANANDA NAGAR, KALLIKULANGARA, OLAYACODE, PALAKKAD, KERALA - 678 009.** - **12 JAYADAS C.V. AGED 43, S/O. A CHRISTHUDAS, T C 18/91, NIKHIL VILLA, KUNNAPUZHA, ARMADA P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 32.** - **13 SUNIL B. AGED 45,** - **S/O. N. BADRUDHEEN, RESIDING AT SHAJAHAN,** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 61 :- **PARANDODE P.O., ARAYANADU VIA, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 542. 14 RABBINNIVAS AGED 46, S/O. ALIYARKUNJU K., AMINAS VILLA, MANJAPRRA P.O., AYOOR, KOLLAM, PIN - 691 533. 15 SHAJI D. AGED 44, S/O. DASSAYYAN D., AYYAPPA GARDENS, SOMAN NAGAR, NEDUMCAUD, KARAMANA P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 002. BY ADVS. SRI.P.C.SASIDHARAN, SC, KPSC FOR R1-R4 SRI.A.N.RAJAN BABU FOR R7-R11 SRI.P.NANDAKUMAR FOR R12-R15 SMT.K.R.DEEPA, SR.GOVT.PLEADER FOR R5** **THIS OP KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON 8.02.2019, ALONG WITH OP(KAT).263/2017, OP(KAT).265/2017, OP(KAT).266/2017, OP(KAT).269/2017, OP(KAT).270/2017, OP(KAT).329/2014, OP(KAT).362/2018, OP(KAT).274/2014, THE COURT ON 18.02.2019 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 62 :- “CR” ## Judgment ## Chitambaresh, J. The method of appointment to the post of Agricultural Officer Grade-II in the Department of Agriculture of the State is by direct recruitment and appointment by transfer in the ratio of 85% : 15%. 13% out of the said 15% is reserved for those who have cleared VHSE in Agriculture and 2% for those who have a Degree in B.Sc. (Agriculture) from among the Agricultural Assistants in service. The candidates should have 10 years' service as Agricultural Assistant for appointment to the 13% posts and 3 years' service as Agricultural Assistant for appointment to the 2% posts. The candidates should also pass a suitability test conducted by the Kerala Public Service Commission ('the PSC' for short) the propriety of which falls for consideration in this bunch of cases. 2. The notification published in the Gazette dated 12.8.2011 by the PSC inviting applications from qualified Agricultural Assistants for the suitability test inter alia contained the following clause: “Answer shall be written either in English or in OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 63 :- Malayalam [G.O.(Ms)No.141/2001/Agri dated 22.5.2001].” But the instructions issued to the candidates in the hall ticket preparatory to the test as well as the question paper for the suitability test conducted by the PSC on 19.1.2013 contained the following clause: ## “Answer should be written in English only .” The PSC had even earlier issued a clarification that the suitability test can be written either in English or in Malayalam by means of a press release in leading dailies as well as in their official website and bulletin. The fact remains that some of the candidates answered the question paper in English while some others in Malayalam and a few of them in both English and Malayalam languages. The results were published on 5.3.2014 and some of the candidates who performed badly had in the meanwhile moved the Kerala Administrative Tribunal ('the Tribunal' for short). It was contended that there was confusion about the medium of answering the question paper and hence sought for conducting a fresh suitability test after cancelling the results published. 3. The Tribunal noticed that some confusion would have OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 64 :- occurred even though it was alleged that the invigilators in the examination halls had announced that the answers could either be in English or in Malayalam. The Tribunal by the common order dated 27.6.2014 in O.A.Nos.868/2013 and 592/2014 disallowed the prayer made to annul the suitability test inter alia observing as follows: “8. But, the point to be decided is whether for granting them relief, the results of the examination should be annulled and there should be a direction to the Public Service Commission to hold a fresh test. We think, the same is not necessary. Notwithstanding all these adverse circumstances, certain candidates have cleared the examination. They are entitled to get the benefit of that and they are in no way responsible for the prejudice caused to the applicants. Therefore, the prayer of the applicants to set aside the results of the suitability test cannot be allowed.” (emphasis supplied) The Tribunal however granted relief by directing the PSC to hold a second suitability test and restore the seniority in service of the candidates in case they come out successful by observing as follows: “So, we order that if the applicants have taken the examination in English or in English and Malayalam and if they have failed; in such cases, if they clear the suitability test conducted by the Public Service OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 65 :- Commission next time, they shall be treated as having cleared the test held on 19.1.2013 and in case, any of the applicants' juniors have superseded them in the matter of promotion to the post of Agricultural Officer Grade II, their seniority shall be restored over such juniors. The Public Service Commission shall verify the answer sheets of the applicants and find out whether they are eligible to get the benefit of the above direction, that is, they have taken the examination in English or in English and Malayalam and failed. A list of such persons among the applicants shall be forwarded by the Public Service Commission to respondents 43 and 44. Such candidates will be eligible for the aforementioned benefit of restoration of seniority, in case they succeed in the next suitability test held by the Public Service Commission and if in the meantime they are superseded by their erstwhile juniors.” (emphasis supplied) OP(KAT) Nos.274 and 329 of 2014 have been filed by those candidates who were successful in the first suitability test and whose seniority would be prejudicially affected by the direction of the Tribunal aforequoted. 4. The Tribunal again by the common order dated 7.1.2016 in O.A.Nos.1523, 1790, 1949, 2011 and 2110 of 2014 granted similar reliefs to others who have failed in the first suitability test OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 66 :- observing as follows: “6. Learned counsel for the party respondent in O.A.Nos.2011 of 2014 and 1949 of 2014 has raised a contention that since the applicants filed these Original Applications at a later point of time, they need not be restored their seniority even if they pass the test next time. But, we find that the applicants herein are also entitled for the benefit of the direction issued in Annexure A3 order, since the findings are in their favour and all similarly placed persons will have to be given a chance by the PSC. Therefore, we do not deem it proper to vary the directions issued in Annexure A3 as far as the applicants herein are concerned. Since Annexure A3 order has become final, we dispose of the Original Applications declaring that the direction issued in Annexure A3 will govern the applicants herein also.” (emphasis supplied) O.P.(KAT) Nos.263, 265, 266, 269 & 270 of 2017 have been filed by those candidates who were successful in the first suitability test and whose seniority would be prejudicially affected by the order aforequoted. The PSC in the meanwhile conducted the second suitability test as directed by the Tribunal on 29.5.2017 and the results of the same were published on 25.4.2018. The candidates who were successful in the second suitability test moved the OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 67 :- Tribunal again complaining that their seniority in service has not been restored as originally stated. The Tribunal by order dated 18.9.2018 in O.A.No.1660/2018 commanded the State to issue appropriate directions to the Director of Agriculture to restore the seniority within a time. O.P.(KAT) Nos.362 & 363 of 2018 have been filed by the candidates who were successful in the first suitability test challenging the said consequential directions issued by the Tribunal. 5. It may at once be noted that none of the candidates who had failed in the first suitability test have challenged the order of the Tribunal in so far as it negatived their plea for cancellation of the results. The Tribunal has in fact given cogent reasons as to why the first suitability test should not be annulled since its beneficiaries are not responsible for the goof up if any by the PSC. The Tribunal has thought it fit to direct the PSC to conduct a second suitability test which was done and the results thereof stand independently on its own with prospective effect only. The results of the second suitability test cannot be fused with the results of the first suitability test and the seniority of the candidates cannot be restored with retrospective effect. The candidates who have become successful in OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 68 :- the suitability test in the first and second chances cannot be treated on par and the seniority restored with effect from an anterior date. Such a direction in the orders impugned cannot be sustained when the Tribunal has chosen not to annul the first suitability test despite specific prayer put forth in that regard. 6. Reliance was placed on All India Railway Recruitment Board v. K.Shyam Kumar and others [(2010) 6 SCC 614] to contend that the Government being the decision maker has the following options: i. To cancel the entire written test and to conduct a fresh written test inviting applications anew; ii. To conduct a re-test for those candidates who had obtained minimum qualifying marks in the first written test; ## and iii. To go ahead with the first written test. The contention in short is that the Government cannot be faulted with if they have decided to conduct a re-test for those candidates who have failed in the first suitability test on the orders of the Tribunal. Firstly, it was not the decision of the Government to conduct a second suitability test for those who have failed in the first suitability test and the same was imposed on it by the Tribunal. Secondly, there is no justification in law to pull up the seniority of OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 69 :- the candidates who have passed in the second suitability test over those who have passed in the first suitability test. 7. It was contended that the candidates were aghast only when they were supplied with the question paper which contained an instruction to write the answers in English after they entered the examination hall. The candidates asserted that the plea of estoppel shall not therefore be held against them for having attended the first suitability test hoping to write the answers in Malayalam. But what prevented those candidates from challenging the legality of the first suitability test soon after it was conducted by the PSC without waiting for months together. Majority of the candidates had chosen to challenge the first suitability test only after the publication of the results and that too when they realised that they had not been successful in the same. The candidates having written the first suitability test without demur cannot be permitted to challenge its propriety after the declaration of the results on the principle of estoppel. It is trite law that a candidate cannot turn around and challenge the selection process after participating in the same [See: D.Sarojakumari v. Helen Thilakom [(2017) 9 SCC 478]. 8. Yet another contention is that the Original Petitions are OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 70 :- not maintainable inasmuch as the parties aggrieved can as well apply for review of the order of the Tribunal even if they are not eonominee parties therein. Reference was made to Section 22(3)(f) of the Administrative Tribunal Act, 1985 read with Rule 21 of the Kerala Administrative Tribunal (Procedure) Rules, 2010 in this regard. The combined effect of the above provisions is that 'no application for review shall be entertained unless it is filed within thirty days from the date of the order of which the review is sought'. The petitioners not having been made parties to the Original Applications filed before the Tribunal were totally unaware of the orders passed therein for quite a long time. But the final orders passed by the Tribunal prejudicially affected the interest of the petitioners directly enabling them to question the same invoking the supervisory jurisdiction. The action of the contesting respondents in obtaining an order behind the back of the petitioners from the Tribunal however prejudicially affecting their interest borders on fraud. There is no statutory right for a stranger to apply for review which right can if at all be invoked with the leave of the Tribunal and the same has also become barred by limitation. [The application for review filed by the petitioners in O.P. OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 71 :- (KAT)No.362/2018 is still pending before the Tribunal without even being numbered for want of leave and on account of delay]. We are not persuaded to hold that the remedy of the petitioners is only to move the Tribunal in the first instance when the legality of the very order passed by it has to be questioned. 9. We take cue from Gopabandhu Biswal v. Krishna Chandra Mohanty [(1998) 4 SCC 447] which of course dealt with a review by a third party of an order of Tribunal which had already been challenged by another. It was observed therein as follows: “If this is so, can a third party by filing a review petition get the same judgment reviewed and obtain an order that Gopabandhu Biswal is not entitled to the benefits of the directions contained in the main judgment since that judgment is now set aside? In our view this is wholly impermissible. It will lead to re-opening a matter which has attained finality by virtue of an order of this Court. The applicants, even they are persons aggrieved, do not have, in the present case a right of review under any part of Order 47 Rule 1.” The original order of the Tribunal though not challenged by any one in the instant case by a party thereto has attained finality by efflux of time and a third party cannot be compelled to apply for review at OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 72 :- this distance of time. This is particularly so since the earlier orders of the Tribunal in the two sets of cases have been directed to be given effect to by the subsequent order in O.A.No.1660/2018. 10. Mr.Justice K.Surendra Mohan speaking for the Bench in O.P.(KAT) No.124/2014 made a review of the case law on the maintainability of similar Original Petitions and held as follows by judgment dated 4.1.2016: “In the facts and circumstances of the present case therefore, it is worth noticing that, the first respondent had made only the State and other authorities parties thereto. He had filed the writ petition challenging the rejection of objections submitted by him to his seniority. It cannot be disputed that, others presently placed above him would be adversely affected if his objections were accepted. Therefore, it was necessary for the affected parties to have been impleaded in his application. According to the petitioners, they are the persons adversely affected by the order of the KAT passed at the instance of the first respondent. The said order, prejudicial to their interests has been passed behind their back. Therefore, this is a case in which there has been violation of the principles of natural justice. It is trite that, an order passed in violation of the principles of natural justice is unsustainable and liable to be set aside. Any such order is also amenable to challenge before this Court under OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 73 :- Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution. For the above reasons, it is held that this Original Petition is maintainable.” (emphasis supplied) The Division Bench in so doing has distinguished the decisions in Rajeev Kumar v. Hemraj Singh Chauhan [(2010) 4 SCC 554] and Girish Babu M.B. v. Pavithran T.T.V. [(2013) 3 KHC 165(DB)] cited at the Bar. The former case dealt with impleading by third parties for the first time in the High Court without moving the Tribunal earlier and it is under these circumstances was the relief declined. The latter case dealt with sufficiency of qualification declared in favour of others for appointment and hence the third parties were directed to move the Tribunal in the first instance. None of the above two decisions is an authority for the proposition that a third party who suffers an adverse order behind his back can only apply for review and no other course is open. 11. Resultantly: i. The orders in O.A.Nos.868/2013, 592/2014, 1523/2014, 1790/2014, 1949/2014, 2011/2014, 2110/2014 and 1660/2018 of the Tribunal are quashed to the extent it directs the seniority of those who passed in the second suitability test held on 29.5.2017 to be restored over their juniors who had passed in the first OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 74 :- suitability test held on 19.1.2013 in the cadre of Agricultural Officer Grade II. ii. It is declared that the second suitability test held on 29.5.2017 stands independently on its own and the results thereof declared act prospectively only which cannot be fused with the results of the first suitability test held on 19.1.2013 for the purpose of fixation of seniority of the incumbents in the cadre of Agricultural Officer Grade II in the Department of Agriculture of the State of Kerala. iii. The Original Petitions are allowed in part. No costs. Sd/- V. CHITAMBARESH, JUDGE Sd/- R. NARAYANA PISHARADI, JUDGE Sha/140219 OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 75 :- ## **APPENDIX OF OP(KAT) 274/2014** ## **PETITIONER'S EXHIBITS:** |**EXHIBIT P1**|**EXHIBIT P1 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED**| |---|---| ||**27-06-2014 IN O.A NO 868/2013**| |**EXHIBIT P2**|**EXHIBIT P2 TRUE COPY OF THE O.A NO 868/2013**| |**EXHIBIT P3**|**EXHIBIT P3 TRUE COPY OF THE APPLICATION**| ||**IMPLEADING AS M.A NO 992/2014 IN O.A NO**| ||**868/2013**| |**EXHIBIT P4**|**EXHIBIT P4 TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY STATEMENT**| ||**FILED BY THE KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE**| ||**COMMISSION NAMELY THE RESPONDENTS 1 & 2 IN**| ||**THE O.A**| |**EXHIBIT P5**|**EXHIBIT P5 REPLY STATEMENT FILED BY THE**| ||**RESPONDENTS 7,8,45 & 46**| |**EXHIBIT P6**|**TRUE COPY OF THE O.A.NO.1790/2014 DATED 17-**| ||**9-2014 OF THE KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE**| ||**TRIBUNAL,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM.**| |**EXHIBIT P7**|**TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICE ISSUED BY THE**| ||**KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL TO THE**| ||**PETITIONER DATED 5-11-2014 IN**| ||**O.A.NO.1790/2014.**| |**EXHIBIT P8**|**TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE HON'BLE**| ||**KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL DATED**| ||**18-9-2018 IN O.A.NO.1660/2018**| |**RESPONDENTS'EXTS:**|| |**EXHIBIT R2(A)**|**TRUE COPY OF THE G.O.(MS)NO.97/2018/AGRI.**| ||**DATED 21.7.2018.**| |**EXHIBIT R2(B)**|**TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER**| ||**NO.2439131/EA2/2018/AGRI. DT.24.7.2018.**| |**EXHIBIT R2(C)**|**TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 3.7.2018 IN**| ||**UNNUMB.R.P.NO.270/2018 IN OP(KAT)93/2018 OF**| ||**THIS COURT.**| OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 76 :- ## **APPENDIX OF OP(KAT) 329/2014** ## **PETITIONER'S EXHIBITS:** **EXHIBIT P1 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2014 IN O.A.NO.592/2014 OF THE KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL. EXHIBIT P2 TRUE COPY OF O.A.NO.592/2014. EXHIBIT P3 TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY STATEMENT FILED BY RESPONDENT NO.4 AND OTHER RESPONDENTS INCLUDING THE PETITIONERS HEREIN AND OTHER RESPONDENTS INCLUDING THE PETITIONERS HEREIN. EXHIBIT P4 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 18.09.2018 OF THE KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL IN O.A.NO.1660 OF 2018.** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 77 :- ## **APPENDIX OF OP(KAT) 263/2017** ## **PETITIONERS' EXHIBITS:** **EXHIBIT P1 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 7.1.2016 IN O.A NO.1949/2014 AND CONNECTED OAS. EXHIBIT P2 TRUE COPY OF THE O.A NO.1949/2014. EXHIBIT P3 TRUE COPY OF THE M.A NO.32/2015 IN O.A NO.1949/2014.** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 78 :- ## **APPENDIX OF OP(KAT) 265/2017** ## **PETITIONERS' EXHIBITS:** **EXHIBIT P1 TRUE COPY OF THE O.A. NO. 1523 OF 2014 ALONG WITH ANNEXURES A1 TO A4 FILED BEFORE THE KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM. EXHIBIT P2 TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY STATEMENT FILED BY THE 2ND RESPONDENT IN O.A.NO. 1523 OF 2014 ALONG WITH ANNEXURE R2(A) AND R2(B) BEFORE THE KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL, TRIVANDRUM. EXHIBIT P3 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 07.01.2016 IN O.A.NO.1523 OF 2014 OF THE KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM.** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 79 :- ## **APPENDIX OF OP(KAT) 266/2017** ## **PETITIONERS' EXHIBITS:** **EXHIBIT P1 TRUE COPY OF THE O.A.NO.2110 OF 2014 ALONG WITH ANNEXURES A1 TO A6 FILED BY THE PETITIONERS AND MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION NO.2844/2014 FILED BY THE 1ST RESPONDENT BEFORE THE KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM. EXHIBIT P2 TRUE COPY OF THE MISC. APPLICATION NO.34/2015 IN O.A.NO.2110/2014. EXHIBIT P3 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 07.01.2016 IN O.A.NO.2110 OF 2014 OF THE KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM.** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 80 :- ## **APPENDIX OF OP(KAT) 269/2017** ## **PETITIONERS' EXHIBITS:** **EXHIBIT P1 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 7.1.2016 IN O.A.NO.1790/2014 OF THE KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL. EXHIBIT P2 TRUE COPY OF O.A.NO.1790/2014. EXHIBIT P3 TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY STATEMENT FILED BY RESPONDENTS- R9 TO R15 AND R17. EXHIBIT P4 TRUE COPY OF THE REJOINDER FILED BY THE APPLICANTS. EXHIBIT P5 TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY STATEMENT FILED BY THE 2ND RESPONDENT.** OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 81 :- ## **APPENDIX OF OP(KAT) 270/2017** ## **PETITIONERS' EXHIBITS:** |**EXHIBIT P1**|**TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 7.1.2016 IN**| |---|---| ||**O.A.NO.2011/2014 OF THE KERALA**| ||**ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL.**| |**EXHIBIT P2**|**TRUE COPY OF O.A.NO.211/2014.**| |**EXHIBIT P2(A)**|**TRUE COPY OF JOINT APPLICATIONS.**| |**EXHIBIT P3**|**TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY STATEMENT FILED BY**| ||**RESPONDENT NO.73 ON HIS OWN BEHALF AND ON**| ||**BEHALF OF OTHERS AMONG THE PETITIONERS.**| |**EXHIBIT P4**|**TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY STATEMENT FILED BY**| ||**THE PSC.**| OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 82 :- ## **APPENDIX OF OP(KAT) 362/2018** ## **PETITIONERS' EXHIBITS:** |**EXHIBIT P1**|**TRUE COPY OF THE COMMON ORDER DATED**| |---|---| ||**27.6.2014 IN OA NO 868 OF 2013 AND OA NO**| ||**592 OF 2014 BEFORE THE HON'BLE KERALA**| ||**ADMINISTRATION TRIBUNAL THIRUVANANTHAPURAM.**| |**EXHIBIT P2**|**TRUE COPY OF THE ORIGINAL APPLICATION NO**| ||**1660 OF 2018 FILED BEFORE THE HON'BLE**| ||**KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL**| ||**THIRUVANANTHAPURAM.**| |**EXHIBIT P3**|**TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 18.9.2018 IN**| ||**OA NO 1660 OF 2018 BEFORE THE HON'BLE**| ||**KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL**| ||**THIRUVANANTHAPURAM.**| |**EXHIBIT P4**|**TRUE COPY OF THE SENIORITY LIST (RELEVANT**| ||**PORTION).**| |**RESPONDENTS'**|| |**EXHIBITS:**|| |**EXHIBIT R1(A)**|**TRUE COPY OF THE NOTIFICATION DATED**| ||**12.8.2011.**| |**EXHIBIT R1(B)**|**TRUE COPY OF THE QUESTION PAPER ISSUED FOR**| ||**THE ELIGIBILITY TEST BY THE PSC.**| OP(KAT) Nos.274/2014, 329/2014, 263/2017, 265/2017, 266/2017, 269/2017, 270/2017, 362/2018 & 363/2018 -: 83 :- ## **APPENDIX OF OP(KAT) 363/2018** ## **PETITIONER'S EXHIBITS:** |**EXHIBIT P1**|**A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DELIVERED BY THE**| |---|---| ||**HON'BLE KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL,**| ||**THIRUVANANTHAPURAM DATED 27.06.2014 IN O A**| ||**868 OF 2013.**| |**EXHIBIT P2**|**A TRUE COPY OF O A NO. 1660 OF 2018 FILED**| ||**DATED 1.9.2018 BEFORE THE HON'BLE KERALA**| ||**ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL,**| ||**THIRUVANANTHAPURAM.**| |**EXHIBIT P3**|**A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER PASSED IN O A NO.**| ||**1660 OF 2018 FIED DATED 18.9.2018 BEFORE**| ||**THE HON'BLE KERALA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL,**| ||**THIRUVANANTHAPURAM.**| |**EXHIBIT P4**|**A TRUE COPY OF THE NOTIFICATION ISSUED BY**| ||**THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION DATED**| ||**25.4.2018.**| |**EXHIBIT P5**|**TRUE COPY OF THE NOTIFICATION ISSUED BY THE**| ||**PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION DATED 26.6.2018.**| |**RESPONDENTS'EXTS:**|| |**EXHIBIT R1(A)**|**TRUE COPY OF THE NOTIFICATION DATED**| ||**12.8.2011.**| |**EXHIBIT R1(B)**|**TRUE COPY OF THE QUESTION PAPER ISSUED FOR**| ||**THE ELIGIBILITY TEST BY THE PSC.**|