reduction in rank Archives

‘X’ was a Government servant holding a substantive post of a clerk. He was promoted. Subsequently, he was reverted to his substantive post on the ground of unsatisfactory work. ‘X’ challenged the validity of the order on ground that he was reduced in rank without giving a reasonable opportunity under the Constitution. Decide with the help of relevant case law.

Facts of the Case ‘X’ was appointed as a clerk in a government department. His appointment to the clerk post was substantive and permanent. After […]