Summary: A man named Naredla Surendhar tried to challenge his resignation from 2009, but the court dismissed his case because he waited too long—15 years.
Naredla Surendhar, who used to be training to become a police officer, decided to challenge his resignation from 2009. The court, however, found it hard to accept his case because he waited 15 years to make this move.
"The delay of 5 to 18 years was considered an extreme delay in filing a petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India."
Back in 2009, Surendhar quit his position during training. He claimed he was getting ready for another exam and even offered to pay Rs. 5,000 to leave. His resignation was accepted on February 28, 2009, by the Commissioner of Police, Karimnagar.
Surendhar argued that he was forced to quit because he was sick and had been trying to get his job back since then. He pointed to several requests he made over the years as proof of his efforts.
The judges, Chief Justice Sri Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice G.M. Mohiuddin, stood firm on their decision. They noted that Surendhar didn’t provide a good reason for the delay and that the rules didn’t allow for taking back a resignation after it was accepted.
The appeal was dismissed, and the court didn’t find any mistakes in the previous decision. The judges made it clear that the case lacked merit because of the significant delay.
This case highlights the importance of acting quickly in legal matters. Waiting too long can close doors, even if you believe your reasons are valid.
