1 2025:CGHC:15429 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR WPS No. 5737 of 2018 1 - Manoj Banjare S/o Shri Harishchand Banjare, Aged About 38 Years Working As Sub - Inspector, Posted At Police Station Doundilohara, District Balod Chhattisgarh., District : Balod, Chhattisgarh ... Petitioner(s) versus 1 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through The Secretary, Department Of Home Mahanadi Bhawan New Raipur Chhattisgarh., District : Raipur, Chhattisgarh 2 - Director General Of Police , Police Head Quarter, New Raipur Chhattisgarh., District : Raipur, Chhattisgarh 3 - Assistant Inspector General Of Police ( Administration ) , Police Head Quarter, New Raipur Chhattisgarh., District : Raipur, Chhattisgarh ---- Respondents For Petitioner : Mr. Manohar Dewangan, Advocate holding the brief of Mr. Somkant Verma, Advocate For State : Ms. Shailja Shukla, Dy. G.A. Hon'ble Shri Justice Rakesh Mohan Pandey Order on Board 02.04.2025 1. Grievance of the petitioner is that the consideration for promotion to the next higher post has been denied on the ground that in ACRs of two years, the petitioner has been awarded "C" grading, whereas the State Government vide its order dated 7.8.2003 (Annexure P/6) has clearly stated that "C" grading would not be treated as adverse entry and earlier circular issued by the State of Madhya Pradesh dated 23.12.1998 was superseded. 2. Prima facie, a perusal of the State Government's order shows that REKHA SINGH Digitally signed by REKHA SINGH -2- "C" grading is no longer treated as adverse entry and earlier circular of the State Government issued on 23.12.1998 has been superseded. The matter, therefore, requires consideration by respondent No.2. 3. Accordingly, it is directed that in case, the petitioner prefers a representation within a period of three weeks from today along with copy of order dated 7.8.2003 (Annexture P/6), the respondent No.2 shall take appropriate decision with regard to promotion of the petitioner within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of the representation. 4. With the observation, the petition stands finally disposed of. 5. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the case. Sd/- (Rakesh Mohan Pandey) Judge Rekha