Sunday, March 19, 2017

High Court invokes article 14 - rules in favour of giving study leave to Airmen


The following operative portions of the judgement will have a far reaching effect:- 

(quote) 

27. The discrimination between Airmen and Officers for grant of 

study leave is in our view totally discriminatory and violative of 
Article 14 of the Constitution of India. 

28. The impugned order is set aside. The respondents are directed 

to frame non-discriminatory leave rules and reconsider the 
application of the petitioner for study leave in the light of the 

observation made above. (unquote) 

Though this judgement may be applicable to Study Leave at present, this is bound to have wider ramifications pertaining to various other privileges enjoyed by the Officers of the Defence Services. 

In keeping with the modern social trend and increased education level of other ranks, it will be prudent for the Ministry of Defence to form an Expert Committee to visit various provisions of the Defence Services Rules and Regulations to iron out certain discriminatory provisions. 

A pro-active effort is required instead of waiting for legal intervention in every such case. 



Col (Retd) TN Raman

(Source - FB Ac of Achyuthan Raghavan)

5 comments:

  1. A very good judgement. But why to stop at grant of study leave. What about Ration in kind to Offrs but not to airmen? What about ensuing MFFU? Tbhere are so many other discreminations too. That's why, we rankers call Offrs "Mai Baap" Thank God, there is judiciary alive & kicking. Long live judiciary with it's wooden hammer. Veteran HFO BL Kalra.

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    1. Kalra Saab,till now I was under the notion that airmen get free ration.Is it wrong or right ,please confirm.I belong other force

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  2. Sir , its a real beauty of highlighting the spiritual hindu; It is indeed in tune with the highest spiritual and philosophical treatise - the upanishads.The culture that sprang up between Himalaya and the seas are the exponents of unconditional freedom and truth.Its more than a religion in its narrow scale. Thanks for the share.

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  3. GOD=AUM =TIME (past=Brahma,Present=Vihsnu,Future=Shiva).We say, my hand-my leg- my head ets. what is I?_Body,mind,intelect-SELF
    .Shree Achuta please explain this to people.LtColYR Sastry(Retd)

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  4. Sorry THIS COMMENT IS FOR NEXT ARTICLE .HINDUISM Please change Y R Sastry

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