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Writ Petition (Civil) Nos. 10395/2015; 10570/2016; 15512/2015; 18008/2015; 19767/2015; 19822/2015; 29921/2015; 30587/2015; 30896/2015; 36325/2015 (All KSRTC-related Writ Petitions) – High Court of Kerala, Ernakulam

Case / Petition Number:WP(C) Nos. 10395/2015; 10570/2016; 15512/2015; 18008/2015; 19767/2015; 19822/2015; 29921/2015; 30587/2015; 30896/2015; 36325/2015

Case Details & Bench

Court: High Court of Kerala
Hon'ble Judges: DevAn Ramachandran
Judgment Date: 2023-05-23
Court Decision / Holding: The court disposed of all writ petitions, stating that it would not examine the merits in light of the pending Supreme Court matters and guided by the Full Bench decision in Shaji Shanjayi Nottithodi. The petitions were closed, with liberty to seek rehearing if warranted in the future depending on Supreme Court outcomes.
Final Disposition: Writ petitions disposed of; court closed the petitions, following the Full Bench precedent; liberty to seek rehearing in the future subject to Supreme Court decision.

Parties to the Case

Appellants / Petitioners

SURESHKUMAR.A
N.K.JACOB SAM LOPEZ
PRADEEP P.
G.UDAYAKUMAR
S.ANILKUMAR
SURESHKUMAR.K.M.
SHARMATHALI K.P.
R MOHANAN
AJITH M.K
K.K.AHAMMEDKABIR
SHARMATHALI K.P. (10570/2016)
R MOHANAN (29921/2015)

Respondents

The Managing Director, KSRTC Transport Bhavan, East Fort, Thiruvananthapuram-695023
The Executive Director (Administration) KSRTC, Transport Bhavan, East Fort, Thiruvananthapuram-695023
The District Transport Officer KSRTC, Attingal Depot, 695101

Legal Representation & Advocates

Counsels for Petitioners

• SRI.K.P.JUSTINE (KARIPAT)
• SRI.K.P.UNNIKRISHNAN ELOOR
• SRI.N.SASIDHARAN UNNITHAN

Counsels for Respondents

• SRI. DEEPU THANKAN – SC
• Smt.SHEELA K.P. (as appearing in some notices)

Case Synopsis & Summary

These writ petitions were heard together in the Kerala High Court at Ernakulam and relate to KSRTC service matters, promotions, and postings across KSRTC depots. The petitions were admitted on 23 May 2023 before a Single Judge (Justice Devan Ramachandran) and linked with connected matters. The petitioners, KSRTC employees from various classifications (drivers, mechanics, typists) challenged aspects of promotion and cadre arrangements, relying on prior service rules and promotion circulars. The court notes that a learned Full Bench of this Court has already addressed their claims in Shaji Shanjayi Nottithodi v. Managing Director, KSRTC and Others (2017 (3) KHC 631) and that there are appeals pending before the Supreme Court. The petitioners’ counsel contended that merits could be considered on the existing record despite the pending appeals, while the respondents urged restraint and adherence to the Full Bench precedent pending Supreme Court guidance. The judge declined to adjudicate merits at this stage, emphasizing that relief would depend on the Supreme Court decision; accordingly, the petitions were disposed of with liberty to seek rehearing in the future if warranted. Exhibits include duty passes, service records, Kerala Service Rules, grade promotion rules, and several prior judgments.

Provisions of Law Cited

Kerala Service Rules (KSR) – including Appendix XII A, Part I; Grade Promotion Rules; Circulars/Orders (e.g., circular PL 7/000175/2010); Promotion orders (e.g., PL 10-23637/10)RTI Act, 2005

Submissions & Arguments

Contentions of Appellants / Petitioners

The petitioners’ counsel argued that merits of the individual contentions should be considered on the record before the Court, notwithstanding the pendency of appeals before the Supreme Court. They pressed that the existing materials and prior judgments raise substantial questions of entitlement to promotions and cadre placements, and that the Court should adjudicate merits to provide relief, especially where records, service rules, and circulars indicate pathways for promotion and seniority. They urged timely consideration in light of constitutional guarantees and administrative expediency.

Contentions of Respondents

The respondents urged following the guiding principles set out in the Full Bench judgment cited (Shaji Shanjayi Nottithodi) and maintained that no merit-based relief should be granted until the Supreme Court resolves the pending matters. They highlighted that the relief sought is contingent upon the Supreme Court decision and that the Court should not enter into merits now, to avoid conflicting directions and to respect appellate processes.

Cited Precedents (8)

Case Name	Citation	Treatment	Explanation
Shaji Shanjayi Nottithodi v. Managing Director, KSRTC and Others	2017 (3) KHC 631	Positive	The court explicitly states it is guided by this Full Bench judgment and follows its reasoning.
Mohammed Abdulla v. State of Kerala	2008 (1) KLT 712	Mentioned Only	Cited in appendix as supporting authority; not discussed or distinguished in the judgment.
OP Nos. 32006/2001 & 14175/2002	12.03.2003	Mentioned Only	Cited in Appendix of authorities, not analyzed on merits in the judgment.
WA Nos. 1167/2003 & 1179/2005	13.07.2008	Mentioned Only	Cited in Appendix; no treatment or distinction made in the body of the judgment.
WA No. 1810/2013	20.01.2014	Mentioned Only	Cited in Appendix; not discussed in the judgment.
WPC No. 13718/2008	14.07.2009	Mentioned Only	Cited in Appendix; not elaborated in the decision.
WPC No. 17423/2013	13.01.2014	Mentioned Only	Cited in Appendix; not elaborated in the decision.
WPC No. 5908/2014	2015 (1) KHC 474	Mentioned Only	Cited in Appendix; not discussed in the decision.

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# **`IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM`** # **`PRESENT`** ## **`THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE DEVAN RAMACHANDRAN`** # **`TUESDAY, THE 23[RD] DAY OF MAY 2023 / 2ND JYAISHTA, 1945 WP(C) NO. 10395 OF 2015`** ## **`PETITIONER:`** ``` SURESHKUMAR.A, AGED 41 YEARS S/O. VELAYUDHAN NAMBIAR, AKKARA VEETTIL HOUSE, CHOOLOOR P.O., PIN-673 601, KOZHIKODE DISTRICT. (MECHANIC, KSRTC, KALPETTA DEPOT.) ``` ``` BY ADV SRI.K.P.JUSTINE (KARIPAT) ``` ## **`RESPONDENTS:`** - `1 THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, KSRTC TRANSPORT BHAVAN, EAST FORT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695 023.` - `2 THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (ADMINISTRATION) KERALA STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION, TRANSPORT BHAVAN, EAST FORT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695 023.` - `3 THE ASSISTANT TRANSPORT OFFICER, KSRTC, KALPETTA DEPOT, WAYANAD DISTRICT 673 409` ``` SRI. DEEPU THANKAN – SC ``` ``` THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 23.05.2023, ALONG WITH WP(C).10570/2016, 15512/2015 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: ``` WPC 10395/15 & conn. 2 ## **`IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM`** ## **`PRESENT`** ``` THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE DEVAN RAMACHANDRAN TUESDAY, THE 23[RD] DAY OF MAY 2023 / 2ND JYAISHTA, 1945 WP(C) NO. 15512 OF 2015 ``` ## **`PETITIONER:`** ``` N.K.JACOB SAM LOPEZ, AGED 47 YEARS S/O.NAZIAN LOPEZ, LOURD MATHA NILAYAM, R.C.STREET, NEYYATTINKARA - 695 121. (INSPECTOR, KSRTC, CHIEF OFFICE) ``` ``` BY ADVS. SRI.K.P.JUSTINE (KARIPAT) SRI.K.P.UNNIKRISHNAN ELOOR ``` ## **`RESPONDENTS:`** - `1 THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, KSRTC TRANSPORT BHAVAN, EAST FORT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 023.` - `2 THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (ADMINISTRATION) KERALA STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION, TRNASPORT BHAVAN, EAST FORT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 023.` - `3 THE CONVENER, DEPARTMENTAL PROMOTION COMMITTEE, KSRTC, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 023. SRI. DEEPU THANKAN – SC` ``` THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 23.05.2023, ALONG WITH WP(C).10395/2015 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: ``` WPC 10395/15 & conn. 3 # **`IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM`** # **`PRESENT`** ``` THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE DEVAN RAMACHANDRAN TUESDAY, THE 23[RD] DAY OF MAY 2023 / 2ND JYAISHTA, 1945 WP(C) NO. 18008 OF 2015 ``` ## **`PETITIONER:`** ``` PRADEEP P., AGED 48 YEARS, S/O.P.K.MONI, THIRUMALAMEL HOUSE, KARATALIPARAMBU, MANNOOR PO, KOZHIKODE DISTRICT 673328, (MECHANIC, REGIONAL WORKSHOP, KSRTC, KOZHIKODE) ``` ``` BY ADV SRI.K.P.JUSTINE (KARIPAT) ``` ## **`RESPONDENTS:`** - `1 THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, KSRTC, TRASNPORT BHAVAN, EAST FORT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM 695023` - `2 THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (ADMINISTRATION) KERALA STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION, TRANSPORT BHAVAN, EAST FORT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM 695023` - `3 THE WORKS MANAGER, REGIONAL WORKSHOP, KSRTC, KOZHIKODE 673 321. SRI. DEEPU THANKAN – SC` ``` THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 23.05.2023, ALONG WITH WP(C).10395/2015 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: ``` WPC 10395/15 & conn. 4 ## **`IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM`** ## **`PRESENT`** ``` THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE DEVAN RAMACHANDRAN TUESDAY, THE 23[RD] DAY OF MAY 2023 / 2ND JYAISHTA, 1945 WP(C) NO. 19767 OF 2015 ``` ## **`PETITIONER:`** ``` G.UDAYAKUMAR, AGED 50 YEARS S/O. GOPI, G.V. NIVAS, VILAYMOOLA, KODUMAN, ATTINGAL PO 695 101 (DRIVER KSRTC, ATTINGAL) ``` ``` BY ADV SRI.K.P.JUSTINE (KARIPAT) ``` ## **`RESPONDENTS:`** - `1 THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, KSRTC TRANSPORT BHAVAN, EAST FORT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM 695 023` - `2 THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (ADMINISTRATION) KERALA STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION TRANSPORT BHAVAN, EAST FORT, THRIUVANANTHAPURAM 695 023` - `3 THE DISTRICT TRANSPORT OFFICER KSRTC, ATTINGAL 695 101 SRI. DEEPU THANKAN – SC` ``` THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 23.05.2023, ALONG WITH WP(C).10395/2015 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: ``` WPC 10395/15 & conn. 5 ## **`IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM`** # **`PRESENT`** ``` THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE DEVAN RAMACHANDRAN TUESDAY, THE 23[RD] DAY OF MAY 2023 / 2ND JYAISHTA, 1945 WP(C) NO. 19822 OF 2015 ``` ## **`PETITIONER:`** - `1 S.ANILKUMAR, AGED 49 YEARS, S/O.VASU PILLAI, KUNNATH VILAKATH HOUSE,NEAR TOWN UPS, PALACE ROAD, ATTINGAL-695 101(DRIVER, KSRTC, ATTINGAL DEPOT)` ``` BY ADV SRI.K.P.JUSTINE (KARIPAT) ``` ## **`RESPONDENTS:`** - `1 THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, KSRTC, TRANSPORT BHAVAN, EAST FORT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – 695 023` ``` 2THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (ADMINISTRATION) KERALA STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION, TRANSPORT BHAVAN, EAST FORT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695 023. ``` - `3 THE DISTRICT TRANSPORT OFFICER KSRTC, ATTINGAL DEPOT – 695 101` ``` SRI. DEEPU THANKAN – SC ``` ``` THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 23.05.2023, ALONG WITH WP(C).10395/2015 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: ``` WPC 10395/15 & conn. 6 ## **`IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM`** ## **`PRESENT`** ## **`THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE DEVAN RAMACHANDRAN TUESDAY, THE 23[RD] DAY OF MAY 2023 / 2ND JYAISHTA, 1945 WP(C) NO. 29921 OF 2015`** ## **`PETITIONER:`** ``` SURESHKUMAR.K.M., AGED 50 YEARS, S/O.K.SANKARAN, KUNIYIL HOUSE, THUNDIYIL P.O., VIA PERAVOOR, KANNUR DISTRICT, PIN-670673. (MECHANIC, KSRTC, KANNUR DEPOT) ``` ``` BY ADV SRI.K.P.JUSTINE (KARIPAT) ``` ## **`RESPONDENTS:`** - `1 THE MANAGING DIRECTOR KSRTC, TRANSPORT BHAVAN, EAST FORT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695023.` - `2 THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (ADMINISTRATION) KERALA STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION, TRANSPORT BHAVAN, EAST FORT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695023.` - `3 THE DISTRICT TRANSPORT OFFICER KSRTC, KANNUR DEPOT 670 671 SRI. DEEPU THANKAN – SC` ``` THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 23.05.2023, ALONG WITH WP(C).10395/2015 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: ``` WPC 10395/15 & conn. 7 # **`IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM`** # **`PRESENT`** ``` THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE DEVAN RAMACHANDRAN TUESDAY, THE 23[RD] DAY OF MAY 2023 / 2ND JYAISHTA, 1945 WP(C) NO. 30587 OF 2015 ``` ## **`PETITIONER:`** ``` R MOHANAN, AVITTOM, PLRA 100, PLAVODE, KODUNGANOOR P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM- 695013 (DRIVER, KSRTC, PEROORKADA UNIT). ``` ``` BY ADV SRI.N.SASIDHARAN UNNITHAN ``` ## **`RESPONDENTS:`** - `1 KERALA STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION REPRESENTED BY THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, KSRTC, FORT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695023.` - `2 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (ADMINISTRATION) KSRTC, FORT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695023.` - `3 ASSISTANT TRANSPORT OFFICER KSRTC, PEROORKADA DEPOT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695034.` ``` SRI. DEEPU THANKAN – SC ``` ``` THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 23.05.2023, ALONG WITH WP(C).10395/2015 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: ``` WPC 10395/15 & conn. 8 ## **`IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM`** # **`PRESENT`** ``` THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE DEVAN RAMACHANDRAN TUESDAY, THE 23[RD] DAY OF MAY 2023 / 2ND JYAISHTA, 1945 WP(C) NO. 30896 OF 2015 ``` ## **`PETITIONER:`** ``` AJITH M.K, AGED 45 YEARS S/O. NARAYANAN M.K., MADATHENKANDIYIL HOUSE, CHOKLI P.O., KAVIYOOR, KANNUR DISTRICT - 670 672 (MECHANIC, KSRTC, THALASSERY DEPOT) ``` ``` BY ADV SRI.K.P.JUSTINE (KARIPAT) ``` ## **`RESPONDENTS:`** - `1 THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, KERALA STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION, TRANSPORT BHAVAN, EAST FORT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM- 695 023.` - `2 THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (ADMINISTRATION) KERALA STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION, TRANSPORT BHAVAN, EAST FORT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 023.` - `3 THE ASSISTANT TRANSPORT OFFICER KERALA STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION, THALASSERY DEPOT 670721 SRI. DEEPU THANKAN – SC` ``` THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 23.05.2023, ALONG WITH WP(C).10395/2015 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: ``` WPC 10395/15 & conn. 9 ## **`IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM`** ## **`PRESENT`** ## **`THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE DEVAN RAMACHANDRAN TUESDAY, THE 23[RD] DAY OF MAY 2023 / 2ND JYAISHTA, 1945 WP(C) NO. 36325 OF 2015`** ## **`PETITIONER:`** ``` K.K.AHAMMEDKABIR, AGED 53 YEARS S/O K.K. MOIDEEN, NEDULY HOPUSE, MADAVOOR PO, PIN-673 585, KOZHIKODE DISTRICT (DRIVER, THAMARASSERY DEPOT) ``` ``` BY ADV SRI.K.P.JUSTINE (KARIPAT) ``` ## **`RESPONDENTS:`** - `1 THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, KSRTC, TRANSPORT BHAVAN, EAST FORT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695 023` - `2 THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (ADMINISTRATION), KERALA STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION, TRANSPORT BHAVAN, EAST FORT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695 023` - `3 THE ASSISTANT TRANSPORT OFFICER KSRTC, THAMARASSERY DEPOT-673 582 SRI. DEEPU THANKAN – SC` ``` THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 23.05.2023, ALONG WITH WP(C).10395/2015 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: ``` WPC 10395/15 & conn. 10 ## **`IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM`** ## **`PRESENT`** ``` THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE DEVAN RAMACHANDRAN TUESDAY, THE 23[RD] DAY OF MAY 2023 / 2ND JYAISHTA, 1945 WP(C) NO. 10570 OF 2016 ``` ## **`PETITIONER:`** ``` SHARMATHALI K.P., AGED 48 YEARS, S/O.MOIDEEN, ARPAN, KOOTTOLY PARAMBU, MORICKARA PO, KAKKODI-673 611, KOZHIKODE DISTRICT (S.G.TYPIST, KSRTC, KOZHIKODE) ``` ``` BY ADV SRI.K.P.JUSTINE (KARIPAT) ``` ## **`RESPONDENTS:`** ``` 1THE CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR KERALA STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION TRANSPORT BHAVAN, EAST FORT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695 023. 2THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (ADMINISTRATION) KERALA STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION TRANSPORT BHAVAN, EAST FORT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695 023. 3THE DISTRICT TRANSPORT OFFICER KSRTC, KOZHIKODE DEPOT 673 610 4SMT.SHEELA K.P., FAIR COPY SUPERINTENDENT, KSRTC, THALASSERY 673 632 SRI. DEEPU THANKAN – SC ``` ``` THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 23.05.2023, ALONG WITH WP(C).10395/2015 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: ``` WPC 10395/15 & conn. 11 ## **`JUDGMENT`** ``` [WP(C) Nos.10395/2015, 10570/2016, 15512/2015, 18008/2015, 19767/2015, 19822/2015, 29921/2015, 30587/2015, 30896/2015, 36325/2015] ``` When these matters were called today, Smt.Lakshmi Sreedhar, representing Sri.Deepu Thankan, learned Standing Counsel for the KSRTC, submitted that all the claims impelled by the petitioners herein have been answered against them by a learned Full Bench of this Court and conceded that there are some Appeals pending against the same before the Honourable Supreme Court. 2. Sri.K.P.Justine and Sri.Sasidharan Unnithan – learned counsel for the various petitioners in these Writ Petitions, did not oppose the afore; but argued that, nevertheless it, this Court can consider the aspects on merits. 3. I am afraid that I do not think that it will be prudent for this Court to enter into the merits of any of the contentions in these cases because any relief can be afforded to the petitioners only if the Honourable Supreme Court finds in their favour in the pending matters. WPC 10395/15 & conn. 12 In the afore circumstances, I close all these Writ Petitions being guided by the judgment of the learned Full Bench of this Court in Shaji Shanjayi Nottithodi v. Managing Director, KSRTC and Others [2017 (3) KHC 631]; however, leaving liberty to the petitioners to seek a rehearing, if it becomes so warranted in future, depending upon the decision to be taken by the . Honourable Supreme Court ``` RR ``` ``` Sd/- JUDGE ``` ``` DEVAN RAMACHANDRAN ``` WPC 10395/15 & conn. 13 ## **`APPENDIX OF WP(C) 10395/2015`** ## `PETITIONER EXHIBITS` ``` P1:TRUE COPY OF THE DUTY PASS ISSUED TO THE PETITIONER ``` ``` P2:TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER NO.D.DIS. PL 4/00056/09 DATED 17.12.2009 P3:TRUE COPY OF THE MEMORANDUM NO.PL4- 003969/11 DATED 17.7.2013. ``` ``` P4:TRUE COPY OF THE SERVICE DETAILS OF THE PETITIONER, DATED 23.3.2015, ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT ``` ``` P5:TRUE COPY OF THE APPENDIX XII A OF KSR PART I OF KERALA SERVICE RULES ``` ``` P6:TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.PLA 10-01575/84/R.DIS DATED 21.08.1984 ``` ``` P7:TRUE COPY OF THE PAGE NO.7 AND 8 OF THE GRADE PROMOTION RULES ``` ``` P8:TRUE COPY OF THE CIRCULAR NO. PL 7 000175/2010 DATED 06.07.2010 ISSUED BY THE RESPONDENTS ``` ``` P9:TRUE COPY OF THE COMMON JUDGEMENT DATED 12.03.2003 IN OP.NO.32006/2001 & OP.NO.14175/2002 ``` ``` P10:TRUE COPY OF THE COMMON JUDGMENT DATED 13.07.2008 IN WA.NO.1167/2003 & WA.NO.1179/2005 ``` ``` P11:TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT IN WA.1810/2013 DATED 20.01.2014 ``` ``` P12:TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT IN WPC.NO.13718/2008 DATED 14.07.2009 ``` ``` P13:TRUE COPY OF THE PROMOTION ORDER NO.PL -10-23637/2010 DATED 15.10.2010 ``` ``` P14:TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 13.01.2014 IN WPC.NO.17423/2013 ``` ``` P15:TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 06.01.2015 IN WPC.NO.5908/2014 AS REPORTED IN (2015(1)KHC 474) ``` ``` P16:TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT IN 'MOHAMED ABDULLA VS STATE OF KERALA (2008(1)KLT 712) ``` ``` P17-TRUE COPY OF THE MEMORANDUM NO.PL18/044049/14 DATED 11.9.2014. P18-TRUE COPY OF HTE PROMOTION LIST NO.PL4/005491/16 DATED 30.3.2016. ``` WPC 10395/15 & conn. 14 ``` P-19-TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGE NOS.1&6 OF HTE GRADUATION LIST OF IIND GRADE MECHANICS. P20-TRUE COPY OF THE REPRESENTATION DATED 17.6.2016. ``` WPC 10395/15 & conn. 15 ## **`APPENDIX OF WP(C) 15512/2015`** ## `PETITIONER EXHIBITS` ``` P1 - TRUE COPY OF THE DUTY PASS ISSUED TO THE PETITIONER. ``` ``` P2 - TRUE COPY OF THE MEMORANDUM NO. 754/GL2/2014/RTC DT. 17.2.14. P3 - TRUE COPY OF THE MEMORANDUM NO. 754/GL2/2014/RTC DT. 04.10.14. P4 - TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER NO. D.DIS.OL 11/006256/06 DT. 01.6.06. ``` ``` P5 - TRUE COPY OF THE MEMORANDUM NO. PL18/022046/15 DT. 25.4.15. P6 - TRUE COPY OF THE MEMORANDUM NO. 893/GL2/2015/RTC DT 27.4.15. P7 - TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER NO. PLA 10- 01578/84/R.DIS DT. 21.8.84. ``` ``` P8 - TRUE COPY OF THE PAGE NOS. 7 AND 8 OF THE GRADE PROMOTION RULES. ``` ``` P9 - TRUE COPY OF THE CIRCULAR MEMORANDUM NO. PL7/00175/2010 DT. 06.7.10 ISSUED BY THE 1ST RESPONDENT. ``` ``` P10 - TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT IN OP NO. 32006/2001 AND OP NO. 14175/2002 DT. 12.3.03. ``` ``` P11 - TRUE COPY OF THE COMMON JUDGMENT IN WA NO. 1167/2003, 1179/2005 DT. 13.7.05. P12 - TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT IN WA NO. 1810/2013 DT. 20.1.14. ``` ``` P13 - TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT IN WPC NO. 13718/2008 DT. 14.7.09. ``` ``` P14 - TRUE COPY OF THE MEMORANDUM NO. PL- 10/023637/10 DT. 15.10.10 ISSUED BY THE 1ST RESPONDENT. P15 - TRUE COPY OF THE JUDTMENT AS REPORTED IN 2008(1) KLT 712 (SC) MOHAMMED ABDULLA VS. STATE OF KERALA. ``` ``` P16 - TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT IN WPC NO. 17423/2013 DT. 13.1.14 OF THIS HON'BLE COURT. ``` ``` P17 - TRUE COPY OF THE COMMON JUDGMENT IN WPC NO. 5908/2014 AND CONNECTED MATTERS DT. 06.1.15 (2015(1) KLHC 474). ``` WPC 10395/15 & conn. 16 ## **`APPENDIX OF WP(C) 18008/2015`** ## `PETITIONER EXHIBITS` ``` P1:TRUE COPY OF THE DUTY PASS ISSUED TO THE PETITIONER ``` ``` P2:TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER NO.D.DIS. PL 4/019583/08 DATED 04.12.2008 P3:TRUE COPY OF THE MEMORANDUM NO.E1- 3009/08/KPTA DATED 11.12.2008 P4:TRUE COPY OF THE SERVICE DETAILS ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT ``` ``` P5:TRUE COPY OF THE APPENDIX XII A OF KSR PART I OF KERALA SERVICE RULES ``` ``` P6:TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.PLA 100-01575/84/R.DIS DATED 21.08.1984 ``` ``` P7:TRUE COPY OF THE PAGE NO.7 AND 8 OF THE GRADE PROMOTION RULES ``` ``` P8:TRUE COPY OF THE CIRCULAR NO. PL 7 000175/2010 DATED 06.07.2010 ISSUED BY THE RESPONDENTS ``` ``` P9:TRUE COPY OF THE COMMON JUDGEMENT DATED 12.03.2003 IN OP.NO.32006/2001 & OP.NO.14175/2002 ``` ``` P10:TRUE COPY OF THE COMMON JUDGMENT DATED 13.07.2008 IN WA.NO.1167/2003 & WA.NO.1179/2005 ``` ``` P11:TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT IN WA.1810/2013 DATED 20.01.2014 ``` ``` P12:TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT IN WPC.NO.13718/2008 DATED 14.07.2009 ``` ``` P13:TRUE COPY OF THE PROMOTION ORDER NO.PL -10-23637/2010 DATED 15.10.2010 P14:TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 13.01.2014 IN WPC.NO.17423/2013 P15:TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 06.01.2015 IN WPC.NO.5908/2014 (2015(1)KHC 474) P16:TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT IN 'MOHAMED ABDULLA VS STATE OF KERALA (2008(1)KLT 712) ``` WPC 10395/15 & conn. 17 ## **`APPENDIX OF WP(C) 19767/2015`** ## `PETITIONER EXHIBITS` ``` EXHIBIT P1: TRUE COPY OF THE DUTY PASS ISSUED TO THE PETITIONER ``` ``` EXHIBIT P2: TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER NO. D.DIS PL 13/019809/06 DATED 11.8.2006 EXHIBIT P3: TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER REQUESTING TO FURNISH THE SERVICE PARTICULARS OF THE PETITIONER DATED 20.5.2015 ``` ``` EXHIBIT P4:TRUE COPY OF THE MEMORANDUM NO.TR8-1971/15/ATL DATED 20.6.2015 ISSUED UNDER THE RTI ACT, 2005 ``` ``` EXHIBIT P5:TRUE COPY OF THE APPENDIX XII A OF KSR PART 1 OF KERALA SERVICE RULES EXHIBIT P6:TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.PLA-100- 01575/84/R.DIS DATED 21.8.1984 ``` ``` EXHIBTI P7: TRUE COPY OF THE PAGE NO. 87 & 8 OF THE GRADE PROMOTION RULES ``` ``` EXHIBIT P8: TRUE COPYOF THE CIRCULAR NO.PL7-000175/2010 DATED 6.7.2010 ISSUED BY THE RESPONDENTS ``` ``` EXHIBIT P9: TRUE COPY OF THE COMMON JUDGMENT DATED 12.3.2003 IN OP NO,.32006/2001 & OP NO. 14175/2002 ``` ``` EXHIBIT P10: TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENTS IN WA NO.1167/2003 DATED 13.7.2008 AND WA NO. 1179/2005 DATED 13.7.2008 ``` ``` EXHIBIT P11:TRUE COPY OF THEJUDGMENT IN WA NO1810/2013 DATED 20.1.2014 ``` ``` EXHIBIT P12: TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT IN WPC NO.13718/2008 DATED 14.7.2014 ``` ``` EXHIBIT P13:TRUE COPY OF THE PROMOTION ORDER NO.PL 10-23637/10 DATED 15.10.2010 ``` ``` EXHIBIT P14: TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 13.1.2014 IN WPC NO.17423/2013 ``` ``` EXHIBIT P15: TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 6.1.2015 IN WPC NO.,5908/2014 (2015(1) KHC 474 EXHIBIT P16: TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT OF MOHAMMED ABDULLA VS STATE OF KERALA AS REPORTED IN 2008 (1) KLT 712 ``` WPC 10395/15 & conn. 18 ## **`APPENDIX OF WP(C) 19822/2015`** ## `PETITIONER EXHIBITS` ``` P1 - TRUE COPY OF THE DUTY PASS ISSUED TO THE PETITIONER. ``` ``` P2 - TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER ``` ``` NO.D.DIS.PL13/019809/06 DATED 11.8.2006 P3 - TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER REQUESTING TO FURNISH THE SERVICE PARTICULARS OF THE PETITIONER DATED 20.5.2015 ``` ``` P4 - TRUE COPY OF THE MEMORANDUM NO.TR8- 1971/15/ATL DATED 20.6.2015 ISSUED UNDER THE RTI ACT, 2005. ``` ``` P5 - TRUE COPY OF THE APPENDIX XII A OF KSR PART I OF KERALA SERVICE RULES ``` ``` P6 - TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.PLA- 100-01575/84/R.DIS. DATED 21.8.1984 ``` ``` P7 - TRUE COPY OF THE PAGE NO.7&8 OF THE GRADE PROMOTION RULES ``` ``` P8 - TRUE COPY OF THE CIRCULAR NO.PL7- 000175/2010 DATED 6.7.2010 ISSUED BY THE RESPONDENTS ``` ``` P9 - TRUE COPY OF THE COMMON JUDGMENT DATED 12.3.2003 IN OP NO.32006/001 & OP NO.14175/2002. ``` ``` P10 - TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENTS IN WA.NO.1167/2003 DATED 13.7.2008 AND W.A. NO.1179/2005 DATED 13.7.2008 ``` ``` P11 - TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT IN WA NO.1810/2013 DATED 20.1.2014 ``` ``` P12 - TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT IN WPC.NO.13718/2008 DATED 14.7.2009 ``` ``` P13 - TRUE COPY OF THE PROMOTION ORDER NO. PL10-23637/10 DATED 15.10.2010 ``` ``` P14 - TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 13.1.2014 IN WPC.17423/2013 ``` ``` P15 - TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 6.1.2015 IN WPC.NO.5908/2014 (2015(1)KHC 474 ``` ``` P16 - TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT MOHAMMED ABDULLA VS. STATE OF KERALA AS REPORTED IN 2008(1) KLT 712. ``` WPC 10395/15 & conn. 19 ## **`APPENDIX OF WP(C) 29921/2015`** ## `PETITIONER EXHIBITS` ``` EXHIBIT P1- TRUE COPY OF THE DUTY PASS ISSUED TO THE PETITIONER. ``` ``` EXHIBIT P2- TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER NO.D.DIS.PL.4/019583/08 DATED 18/12/2008. EXHIBIT P3- TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 27/7/2015 ISSUED BY THE STATE PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER, KSRTC, KANNUR. ``` ``` EXHIBIT P4- TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 17/8/2015 ISSUED BY THE STATE PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER, KSRTC, KANNUR. ``` ``` EXHIBIT P5- TRUE COPY OF THE APPENDIX XII A OF KSR PART 1 OF KERALA SERVICE RULES. ``` ``` EXIBIT P6- TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.PLA-100-01575/84/R. DIS. DATED 21/8/1984. ``` ``` EXHIBIT P7- TRUE COPY OF THE PAGE NO.7 & 8 OF THE GRADE PROMOTION RULES. EXHIBIT P8- TRUE COPY OF THE CIRCULAR NO.PL7-000175/2010 DATED 6/7/2010 ISSUED BY THE RESPONDENTS. ``` ``` EXHIBIT P9- TRUE COPY OF THE COMMON JUDGMENT DATED 12/3/2003 IN O.P. NO.32006/2001 & O.P. NO.14175/2002. EXHIBIT P10- TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENTS IN W.A. NO.1167/2003 DATED 13/7/2008 AND W.A. NO.1179/2005 DATED 13/7/2008. ``` ``` EXHIBIT P11- TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT IN W.A. NO.1810/2013 DATED 20/1/2014. ``` ``` EXHIBIT P12- TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT IN W.P.(C)NO.13718/2006 DATED 14/7/2009. EXHIBIT P13- TRUE COPY OF THE PROMOTION ORDER NO.PL-10-23637/10 DATED 15/10/2010. EXHIBIT P14- TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 13/1/2014 IN W.P.(C)NO.17423/2013. ``` ``` EXHIBIT P15- TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 6/1/2015 IN W.P.(C) NO.5908/2014 (2015(1) KHC 474. ``` ``` EXHIBIT P16- TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT MOHAMMED ABDULLA VS- STATE OF KERALA" AS REPORTED IN 2008(1) KLT 712. ``` WPC 10395/15 & conn. 20 ## **`APPENDIX OF WP(C) 30587/2015`** ``` PETITIONER EXHIBITS ``` ``` P1 : TRUE COPY OF THE MEMORANDUM DT.21-4- 2015 ISSUED BY R2. ``` ``` P2 : TRUE COPY OF THE MEMORANDUM DT.24-4- 2015 ISSUED BY R2. ``` ``` P3 : TRUE COPY OF THE MEMORANDUM DT.25-6- 2007 ISSUED BY R3. ``` ``` P4 : TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DT.20-1- 2014 IN WA 1810/2013 OF THIS HON'BLE COURT. ``` ``` P5 : TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT REPORTED IN 2015(2)KLT SN 10 (CASE NO.13). ``` ``` P6 : TRUE COPY OF THE REPRESENTATION ``` ``` DT.9-5-2015 OF THE PETITIONER SENT TO R1. ``` ``` P7 : TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DT.22-5- 2015 IN WPC 15092/2015 OF THIS HON'BLE COURT. ``` ``` P8 : TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DT.24-7-2015 ISSUED BY THE R1. ``` WPC 10395/15 & conn. 21 ## **`APPENDIX OF WP(C) 30896/2015`** ## `PETITIONER EXHIBITS` ``` EXHIBIT-P1-TRUE COPY OF THE DUTY PASS ISUSED TO THE PETITIONER ``` ``` EXHIBIT-P2-TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER NO. PL 4-019583/08 DATED 17/02/2008 ``` ``` EXHIBIT-P3-TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER NO. PIO/2258/15/TLSY. DATED 18/08/2015.` ``` ``` EXHIBIT-P4-TRUE COPY OF THE MEMORANDUM NO. PL 18/927/12 DATED 17/09/2015. ``` ``` EXHIBIT-P5-TRUE COPY OF THE APPENDIX XII A OF KSR PART I OF KERALA SERVICE RULES EXHIBIT-P6-TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO. PLA-100-01575/84/R DIS. DATED 21/08/1984. ``` ``` EXHIBIT-P7-TRUE COPY OF THE PAGE NO. 7 AND 8 OF THE GRADE PROMOTION RULES. ``` ``` EXHIBIT-P8-TRUE COPY OF THE CIRCULAR NO. PL7-000175/2010 DATED 06/07/2010 ISSUED BY THE RESPONDENTS. ``` ``` EXHIBIT-P9-TRUE COPY OF THE COMMON JUDGMENT DATED 12/03/2003 IN O.P. NO. 3206/2001 AND O.P NO. 14175/2002. ``` ``` EXHIBIT-P10-TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT IN W.A NO. 1167/2003 DATED 13/07/2008 AND W.A NO. 1179/2005 DATED 13/07/2008. ``` ``` EXHIBIT-P11-TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT IN W.A NO. 1810/2013 DATED 20/01/2014. ``` ``` EXHIBIT-P12-TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT IN W.P(C) 13718/2008 DATED 14/07/2009. ``` ``` EXHIBIT-P13-TRUE COPY OF THE PROMOTION ORDER NO. PL-10-23637/10 DATED 15/10/2010 ``` ``` EXHIBIT-P14-TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT IN W.P(C) 17423/2013 DATED 13/01/2014. ``` ``` EXHIBIT-P15-TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 06/01/2015 IN W.P(C) 5908/2014 (2015 (1) KHC 474) ``` ``` EXHIBIT-P16-TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT REPORTED IN 2008 (1) KLT 712. ``` WPC 10395/15 & conn. 22 ## **`APPENDIX OF WP(C) 36325/2015`** ## `PETITIONER EXHIBITS` ``` EXST.P1: TRUE COPY OF THE DUTY PASS ISSUED TO THE PETITIOENR ``` ``` EXT.P2: TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER NO. D.DIS PL 13-016249/06 DT. 31/5/06 ``` ``` EXT.P3: TRUE COPY OF THE SERVICE DETAILS DT. 9/11/15 ISSUED BY R3 ``` ``` EXT.P4: TRUE COPY OF THE MEMORANDUM NO. PL 18/33621/12 DT. 3/10/15 ISSUED BY THE 2ND RESPONDENT ``` ``` EXT.P5: TRUE COPY OF THE APPENDIX XII A OF KSR PART 1 OF KERALA SERVICE RULES EXT.P6: TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO. PLA-100-01575/84/R.DIS DT. 21/8/94 ``` ``` EXT.P7: TRUE COPY OF THE PAGE NO. 7 & 8 OF THE GRADE PROMOTION RULES ``` ``` EXT.P8: TRUE COPY OF THE CIRCULAR NO. PL7-000175/10 DT. 6/7/10 ISSUED BY THE RESPONDENTS ``` ``` EXT.P9: TRUE COPY OF THE COMMON JUDGMENT DT. 12/3/03 IN 6/7/10 ISSUED BY THE RESPONDENTS ``` ``` EXT.P10: TRUE COPY OF THE COMMON JUDGMENT DT. 13/7/2008 IN WA NO 1167/03 & WA 1179.05 ``` ``` EXT.P11: TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT IN WA 1810/13 DT. 20/1/14 ``` ``` EXT.P12: TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT IN WPA 13178/08 DT. 14/7/09 ``` ``` EXT.P13: TRUE COPY OF THE PROMOTION ORDER NO PL-10-23637/10 DT. 15/10/10 ``` ``` EXT.P14: TRUE COPY OF THE JUDMGMENT DT. 13/1/14 IN WPC 17423/13 ``` ``` EXT.P15: TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DT. 6/1/15 IN WPC NO. 5908/14(2015 (1) KHC 474) ``` ``` EXT.P16: TRUE COPY OF THE JUDMGMENT IN "MOHAMED ABDULA VS STATE OF KERAL (2008 (1) KLT 712) ``` WPC 10395/15 & conn. 23 ## **`APPENDIX OF WP(C) 10570/2016`** ## `PETITIONER EXHIBITS` |`EXT P1 :`|`TRUE COPY OF THE DUTY PASS ISSUED TO THE`| |---|---| ||`PETITIONER.`| |`EXT P2 :`|`TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER NO.D.DIS.PLC-6-`| ||`052982/95 DATED 11-7-1995.`| |`EXT P3 :`|`TRUE COPY OF THE MEMORANDUM NO.E1-`| ||`621/16/KKD DATED 16-2-2016.`| |`EXT P4 :`|`TRUE COPY OF APPENDIX XII A OF KSR PART I`| ||`OF KERALA SERVICE RULES.`| |`EXT P5 :`|`TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER NO.PLA100-`| ||`01575/84/R.DIS DATED 21-8-1984`| |`EXT P6 :`|`TRUE COPY OF PAGE NOS.7 & 8 OF THE GRADE`| ||`PROMOTION RULES 1987.`| |`EXT P7 :`|`TRUE COPY OF CIRCULAR MEMORANDUM NO.PL7-`| ||`000175/2010 DATED 6-7-2010.`| |`EXT P7(A) :`|`TRUE COPY OF THE ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF`| ||`EXT P7.`| |`EXT P8 :`|`TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT IN OP`| ||`NO.32006/2001 AND OP NO. 14175/2002 DATED`| ||`12-3-2003.`| |`EXT P9 :`|`TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENTS DATED 13-7-`| ||`2005 IN WA NO.1167/2003 & WA`| ||`NO.1179/2005.`| |`EXT P10 :`|`TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20-1-2014`| ||`IN WA NO.1810/2013.`| |`EXT P11 :`|`TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT IN`| ||`WPC.NO.13718/2008 DATED 14-7-2009.`| |`EXT P12 :`|`TRUE COPY OF THE PROMOTION ORDER NO.PL-`| ||`10-23637/10 DATED 15-10-2010.`| |`EXT P13 :`|`TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT IN MOHAMED`| ||`ABDULLA VS. STATE OF KERALA (2008(1) KLT`| ||`712).`| |`EXT P14 :`|`TRUE COPY OF JUDGMENT IN`| ||`WPC.NO.17423/2013 DATED 13-1-2014.`| |`EXT P15 :`|`TRUE COPY OF INTERIM ORDER DATED 14-8-`| ||`2014 IN WPC.NO.9911/2014 AND CONNECTED`| ||`CASES.`| |`EXT P16 :`|`TRUE COPY OF THE MEMORANDUM NO.PL1-`| ||`02218/12 DATED 1-12-2012.`|