A petition seeking a writ of quo warranto questions the legal basis and
authority of a person appointed to public office. For instance, the appointment
of a member of a Railway Board not qualified to hold the post can be questioned
by a writ of quo Warranto and appointment nullified if found to be illegal.
A writ of declaration issues to declare an executive, legislative or quasi-
judicial act to be invalid in law. A petition seeking such declaratory relief
must also necessarily seek certain consequential relief. For instance, immediate
discontinuance of the illegal practice and appropriate remedial compensation.
Sample format of Writ of Quo Warranto to High Court is given below. This is only body of the Writ Petition. Please include other details also:
IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION
WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. OF 20__
(UNDER ARTICLE 226 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA)
IN THE MATTER OF:
1. Mr. ____________ son of _________
Resident of _________
PETITIONER
VERSUS
1. _____________
___________ College
New Delhi
Through its Principal
RESPONDENT NO. 1
2. The Chairman
University Grant Commission
New Delhi RESPONDENT NO. 2
3. Mr. _________________
Assistant Professor
___________ College
RESPONDENT NO. 3
New Delhi
WRIT PETITION UNDER ARTICLE 226 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING FOR
DIRECTION OR ORDER IN THE NATURE OF QUO WARRANTO TO THE RESPONDENTS AND REMOVE
RESPONDENT NO. 3 FROM THE POST OF ASSISTANT PROCESSOR.
To,
The Hon'ble Chief Justice of High Court,
And His Companion Judges of the
Hon'ble High Court of Delhi.
The humble petition of the
Petitioner above named.
THE PETITIONER MOST RESPECTFULLY SHOWETH:
1. That the Petitioner is filing the present writ petition under article 226 of the constitution of India Praying for direction or order in the nature of Quo Warranto to the respondents and remove Respondent No. 3 from Assistant Professor Post.
2. That, the Petitioner is a Law abiding Citizen of India and residing the above address.
3. That the Petitioner has approached this Hon'ble Court seeking issuance of a writ in nature of a Quo Warranto against Respondent No. 3, questioning his appointment and for his consequent removal from the post of the Assistant Professor.
4. That, on__________, the Respondent No. 3 has been appointed as Assistant Professor with _____________ College. Copy of Appointment letter is attached herewith and marked as Annexure P1.
5. That Respondent No. 3 has not qualified NET examination and not eligible to appoint as Assistant Professor as per the UGC Regulations to appoint as Assistant Professor. His appointment is in violation of Section ____ of UGC Act and UGC Notification Dated ______. Copy of relevant sections of UGC Act and UGC Notification dated _____ is attached herewith and marked as Annexure P2.
6. The Petitioner aggrieved by the impugned Appointment order of the Respondent
No. 1 has
approach this Hon'ble Court.
9. The Petitioner submits that the order dated ______by Respondent No. 1 is
in Violation of UGC Act and UGC Notification regarding qualification of teachers
to be appointed in colleges.
GROUNDS
8. That the present Writ Petition is being filed on the following, amongst
other, grounds without prejudice to each other;
A. Because the appointment order dated ______ is in violation of UGC Act.
B. Because Respondent No. 3 has not cleared National Education Test examination, hence he is not eligible to be appointed as Assistant Professor in a Government College under UGC.
C. Because UGC Notification dated____ clearly states that a Person qualified NET examination only can be appointed as Assistant professor in a College.
D. Because the appointment is illegal and unsustainable in law as the
eligibility conditions are totally ignored / violated.
PRAYERS
In view of the facts & circumstances stated above, it is most respectfully
prayed that this Hon'ble Court may be pleased to:-
a) Issue a Writ in the nature of Quo Warranto to the Respondents to remove Respondent No. 3 from the Post of Assistant professor;
b) Any other relief, order or direction this court may deem fit and proper
under the facts and circumstances of this case.
AND FOR THIS ACT OF KINDNESS THE APPLICANT AS IN DUTY BOUND SHALL EVER PRAY.
FILED BY:
(________________)
ADVOCATE FOR THE PETITIONER
DRAWN ON:
Drawn by:
New Delhi
Date:
DOCUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED WITH WRIT PETITION OF QUO WARRANTO
1. Notice of motion
2. Urgent application
3. Court fee
4. Certificate
5. Synopsis & list of dates
6. Memo of parties
7. Annexure to the Petition including impugned appointment / other order and relevant documents
8. Application for exemption from filing certified copies, dim and small font annexures with affidavit.
9. Vakalatnama on behalf of the petitioner.
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