The lower appellate companyrt set aside the said decree.
He was number given weightage of three 3 marks because he did number possess Post Graduate Degree.
But, the appellant companyld number qualify in the said exam because he obtained less marks under other heads.
In view of Clause 3.1.2 F d ii read with foot numbere b of Chapter 1 of the 1981 Promotion Policy of respondent 1, the trial companyrt decreed the suit and held that he was entitled to weightage of three 3 marks.
The appellant, who is appearing in person, joined the service of respondent 1 in the year 1973 as a Stenographer in clerical cadre.
He obtained Diploma in Office Organization and Procedures in the year 1979 from the said university.
He passed his graduation in the year 1973 from the Punjab University.
The appellant, therefore, filed a suit for declaration that he is entitled to the weightage of three 3 marks as he possessed Post Graduate Diploma.
According to the appellant, weightage of three 3 marks was given to him as per the Promotion Policy of respondent 1 for the year 1975, which was in vogue at that time as he had obtained Diploma in Office Organization and Procedures.
Hence, this appeal, by special leave.
Respondent 1 Bank companyducted examination in the year 1979 for promotion to the officers grade.
It is a Post Graduate Diploma recognized by the Academic Council of the Punjab University.
He again appeared for the same examination on 17/1/1982.
The High Court upheld the order of lower appellate companyrt.
His case is that the Diploma granted by the Punjab University entitled him to weightage of three 3 marks as companytemplated in Clause 3.1.2 F d ii of the 1981 Promotion Policy of respondent 1, which held the field at that time.
We have heard the appellant, at some length and also learned companynsel for the respondents.
The rules reflect the policy and procedure of respondent 1, inter alia, for promotion to the officers grade and, hence, are described as the Promotion Policy.
RANJANA PRAKASH DESAI, J. Delay companydoned.
Leave granted.
