Parsu Ram Dhruv v. State of Chhattisgarh
Pensionary benefits – counting of daily-wage service
Case brief
What is this about?
Single-judge order of the High Court of Chhattisgarh, Bilaspur (Hon'ble Shri Justice Deepak Kumar Tiwari, 17/12/2025) disposing of WPS No. 10514 of 2019 — Parsu Ram Dhruv, aged about 65, retired Spot Assistant, versus State of Chhattisgarh (Water Resources Department) and others — concerning counting of daily-wage service for pension. Disposed of in terms of the order dated 14.10.2024 in WPS No.10696 of 2019 {Bhagbali Kashyap vs. State of Chhattisgarh and others}, since the identical issue is pending before the Supreme Court in SLP (Civil) Nos.8677-8678/2023 with interim stay in favour of the State. Conditional benefit direction and liberty to file afresh; no merits adjudication; no statutory provisions construed; no quantum awarded. Petitioner's counsel: K.P. Sahu; State represented by Ritesh Giri, PL.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of in terms of the order dated 14.10.2024 in WPS No.10696 of 2019 {Bhagbali Kashyap vs. State of Chhattisgarh and others}; benefit to be extended if SLP (Civil) Nos.8677-8678/2023 is decided in favour of the petitioner, without further delay; liberty to file a fresh petition; copy of the said order to be kept on the record of this writ petition; pending interlocutory application(s), if any, disposed of.