BHOPAL: Despite a pending petition in the High Court challenging the state’s promotion policy, the Madhya Pradesh government is moving ahead with preparatory steps to expedite promotions once the legal hurdle is cleared. However, the government has assured the court through the Advocate General that no actual promotions will be made until a verdict is delivered.
The move comes in response to a petition filed by Samanya Pichra Alpsankhyak Kalyan Samaj (SPAKS), which argues that the current promotion policy violates the Supreme Court’s directive on ending reservation in promotions. In response, the High Court has sought a comparative chart detailing the differences between the old and the new policies. The government has prepared this chart and is awaiting the next hearing date, which the court has not yet scheduled.
Meanwhile, the government has directed all departments to complete internal formalities, including the writing of Confidential Reports (CRs) and scheduling of Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) meetings. For Grade I and Grade II employees, the promotions will be processed through the Public Service Commission (PSC). Departments have been asked to coordinate with the PSC and request dates for DPC sittings, recognizing that the PSC may take time to conduct these due to the volume of cases.
A ban on promotions has been in effect since July 7 as per the High Court order. However, the government believes that if it does not begin the preparatory process now, promotions could be delayed significantly even after the court’s decision. Hence, this proactive step aims to ensure a smooth rollout of promotions immediately following judicial clearance.
All documents and required explanations have been compiled so that the government is ready to present its stand before the court at the earliest opportunity.
