Consideration for Promotion Is a Fundamental Right & Not Promotion: P&H High Court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that promotion is neither a vested nor a fundamental right, and that only the right to be considered for promotion is protected under law.

The petitioner filed a writ plea under Article 226, seeking directions for her promotion as Senior Town Planner in the Department of Town and Country Planning, Punjab, before retirement. Her representation for promotion had not been considered.

While the Court upheld the rejection of her promotion claim, it noted that she had discharged the duties of a Senior Town Planner.

Accordingly, it granted her the applicable pay scale and allowances from July 21, 2023 till her retirement, treating it as a monetary entitlement.