Hyderabad: The Telangana high court has dismissed a petition filed by a group of B Ed candidates challenging the state govt’s decision to promote secondary grade teachers (SGTs) to the post of school assistant (SA) through transfers.
A division bench comprising Justices P Sam Koshy and Narsing Rao Nandikonda ruled that the matter falls under the purview of govt policy and does not warrant judicial interference. The court advised the petitioners to approach the state govt directly to address their concerns.
“We are of the considered opinion that the petitioners do not have any case calling for the court’s interference, as the relief sought is not one that can be addressed under writ jurisdiction. It is entirely a policy decision of the state government to determine the ratio between direct recruitment and promotion for SA posts,” the bench observed.
The petitioners had requested the court to direct the govt to reduce the promotion quota for SGTs to 20% or less and increase the quota for direct recruitment to 80% or more, citing compliance with Supreme Court guidelines. They also urged that vacancies arising from such promotions be included in the direct recruitment process and filled through upcoming district selection committee notifications.
The court, however, reiterated that such policy matters are beyond the scope of judicial review and best resolved through administrative channels.
A division bench comprising Justices P Sam Koshy and Narsing Rao Nandikonda ruled that the matter falls under the purview of govt policy and does not warrant judicial interference. The court advised the petitioners to approach the state govt directly to address their concerns.
“We are of the considered opinion that the petitioners do not have any case calling for the court’s interference, as the relief sought is not one that can be addressed under writ jurisdiction. It is entirely a policy decision of the state government to determine the ratio between direct recruitment and promotion for SA posts,” the bench observed.
The petitioners had requested the court to direct the govt to reduce the promotion quota for SGTs to 20% or less and increase the quota for direct recruitment to 80% or more, citing compliance with Supreme Court guidelines. They also urged that vacancies arising from such promotions be included in the direct recruitment process and filled through upcoming district selection committee notifications.
The court, however, reiterated that such policy matters are beyond the scope of judicial review and best resolved through administrative channels.
