Berson v. Falk

The petitioner is an honorably discharged veteran who, after he had passed an open competitive examination conducted by the Department of Civil Service of this State, was on July 1, 1949, appointed to the position of administrative assistant in the State Executive Department, Division of Veterans’ Affairs. On April 30, 1954, this position was abolished for 6 ‘ lack of work and curtailment of activities ’ ’ and his name was thereupon placed on a preferred list for transfer or appointment, pursuant to sections 22 and 31 of the Civil Service Law. He has instituted this proceeding under article…