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These writ petitions are filed to quash the impugned order, dated 14.10.2016, and consequently, to direct the respondents to consider the case of the petitioners in both the writ petitions and promote them to the post of Forester by relaxing the rules in Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service Rules.
2. The brief facts of W.P.(MD)No.22120 of 2017 are that the petitioner is the President of the Forest Driver Association and has put in 17 years of service as Driver. Originally, he was appointed as Lorry https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)Nos.22120 of 2017 and 18556 of 2020 Cleaner under the 2nd respondent through District Employment Exchange. The post of Driver comes under Clause (v) of Tamilnadu Forest Subordinate Services Rules.
8. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents submitted that since no other department has granted promotion to the post of Driver, if the petitioners are allowed, it will be opening a flood gate and it will also have cascading effect which will lead to confusion among various Government departments. Moreover, the proposal for amending is also proposing to promote to the post of Forester cannot be entertained. Under the Tamilnadu Forest Subordinate Service Rules, Forester is the promotive post for other categories. Therefore, the same cannot be considered. Hence, the learned Additional Government Pleader for the respondents prayed to dismiss the writ petitions.
10. The Tamilnadu Forest Subordinate Service Rules states as under:
“Class 1 category: Rangers, Foresters, Forest Guards, Forest Watchers, Forest Apprentice and Mali.
Class III category: Senior Draughting Officer, Draughting Officer, Junior Draughting Officer and Assistant Draughtsman.
Class IV category: PG Assistants and other Teachers Class V category: Drivers of Jeeps, Vans, Estate Car, Wagons and Lorries, Cleaners of Lorries” The respondents submitted that the petitioners are coming under the Class V, but straight away seeking promotion to Class I and hence the petitioners’ plea cannot be considered.