Ku. Pushpa Xalxo v. State Of Chhattisgarh

-1NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR WPS No. 1112 of 2019 Ku. Pushpa Xalxo D/o Tarsisus Xalxo Aged About 49 Years Working As Lecturer At Govt. Higher Secondary School Khamhariya, Block Bilha, District Bilaspur Chhattisgarh.

---- Petitioner

Versus

1. State Of Chhattisgarh, Through The Secretary Education Department Mantralaya Mahanadi Bhawan Atal Nagar Raipur District Raipur Chhattisgarh.

2. Director Public Instructions Indrawati Bhawan Atal Nagar Raipur District Raipur Chhattisgarh.

3. District Education Officer Bilaspur District Bilaspur Chhattisgarh

4. Block Education Officer Block Bilha District Bilaspur Chhattisgarh. ---Respondents For Petitioner :

Mr. C. Jayant K. Rao, Advocate For State :

Ms. Sunita Jain, G.A.

Hon'ble Shri Justice P. Sam Koshy Order on Board 20/02/2019

1. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the grievance of the petitioner stands squarely covered by the decision of the Supreme Court in case of Asha Saxenas Vs. State of MP & Ors. 2009 (3) MPJR (SC) 59.

2. The issue pertains to grant of two advance increments on successful completion of B.Ed. course before appointment on own expenses.

3. On verification, counsel for the State submits that the matter can be disposed of for consideration of the petitioner's case in the light of decision of the Supreme Court in case of Asha Saxena (Supra).

-24. Given the facts and circumstances of the case and the submissions made by the counsel for either side, the present petition stands disposed of. The respondents are directed to consider the case of the petitioner for grant of two advance increments as per circulars prevailing in the State Government after verification of the facts pleaded by the petitioner, and in case if it is found that the petitioner is similarly placed, appropriate benefit be provided to her forthwith.

5. Let this exercise be done within a period of 90 days from the date of production of certified copy of this order.

6. Accordingly, the writ petition stands allowed and disposed off. Sd/- (P. Sam Koshy) Judge Ved