Archive · 4 Jul 2025
High Court Orders Reallocation of Siva Shankar to Andhra Pradesh
Imagine a government official named Siva Shankar.
He wanted to work in Andhra Pradesh.
But, the government's department for staffing, the DoPT, didn't think he should.
So, he went to court!
The court agreed with Siva Shankar, stating he should be treated as if he belongs in Andhra Pradesh.
The court also said the DoPT didn't follow the rules when deciding where he should work.
Siva Shankar was born and raised in Andhra Pradesh, and he wanted to work there.
The DoPT made a mistake by focusing on a temporary address and ignoring where he grew up.
The High Court directed the DoPT to reallocate Siva Shankar to the Andhra Pradesh cadre.
The DoPT's petition challenging the CAT's order was dismissed by the Division Bench.
The CAT had ordered the DoPT to treat Siva Shankar as an Andhra Pradesh cadre insider.
Siva Shankar's counsel argued that DoPT flouted Pratyush Sinha committee guidelines.
The DoPT relied on Siva Shankar's temporary address for UPSC communications.
- Who
- Siva Shankar, DoPT, Justice Abhinand Kumar Shavili, Justice Tirumala Devi Eada, P.S. Rajashekar
- What
- The High Court directed the DoPT to reallocate Siva Shankar to the Andhra Pradesh cadre.
- When
- February 28, 2025 (CAT Order)
- Where
- High Court
- Why
- The DoPT did not follow the guidelines and relied on the wrong information.
DoPT's Stance
Siva Shankar's Perspective
Cadre Allocation
DoPT's Stance
Challenged CAT order.
Siva Shankar's Perspective
CAT upheld Siva Shankar's claim to be part of the Andhra Pradesh cadre.
Basis for Decision
DoPT's Stance
The DoPT relied on the address Siva Shankar provided for UPSC communications.
Siva Shankar's Perspective
The court found the DoPT ignored the officer’s birthplace and upbringing.
- Case
- Cadre Allocation
- Petitioner
- DoPT
- Respondent
- Siva Shankar
- Counsel for Siva Shankar
- P.S. Rajashekar
- Relevant Committee
- Pratyush Sinha
- Location of Birth & Upbringing
- Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh