Skip to content

The research platform for Indian law — judgements, legislation and the citations between them. Free to search, with the original document behind every result.

A product of LawSathi.

Research

Search Legislation Research tools

Browse

Courts Case types Topics Most-cited judgements Sources

LawSathi

Practice platform Blog

© 2026 LawSathiTerms PrivacyResearch aid, not the official record.

Rakesh Khuteshwar Vs the State of Chhattisgarh — Chhattisgarh HC (2026) — LawSathi Research

Home
Chhattisgarh HC
2026
Rakesh Khuteshwar Vs the State of ChhattisgarhRakesh Khuteshwar v. the State of Chhattisgarh

Dismissed¶6

Rakesh Khuteshwar v. the State of Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh HC27 Apr 2026WPS/8045/2022

Case brief

AI extract

What is this about?

Chhattisgarh High Court Bilaspur; WPS No. 8045 of 2022; Rakesh Khuteshwar v. State of Chhattisgarh; police service transfer; transfer order dated 26.04.2022; Mahasamund to Narayanpur; Town Inspector; transfer policy compliance; representation rejected 13.07.2022; additional impugned orders 13/7/22 and 6/10/2022; writ of Certiorari; transfer already executed; no interference; petition dismissed; State free to make fresh transfer order; Justice Rakesh Mohan Pandey; 28.04.2026; NAFR; 2026:CGHC:19691; counsel Parag Kotecha and Abhyuday Tripathi.

What did the court decide?

The Court held that the transfer order was passed according to the transfer policy and that, the transfer having been executed back in 2022 with the petitioner continuing at Narayanpur and his representation already rejected, no case is made out for interference; relief was accordingly declined.

What the court decided

AI extract

Outcome

Dismissed

Issue for consideration

Whether a writ in the nature of Certiorari should issue quashing the impugned orders dated 26/4/22 (transfer from Mahasamund to Narayanpur), 13/7/22 and 6/10/2022, and whether the petitioner should be allowed to work as Inspector at Mahasamund. +1 more

Court's answer

The Court held that the transfer order was passed according to the transfer policy and that, the transfer having been executed back in 2022 with the petitioner continuing at Narayanpur and his representation already rejected, no case is made out for interference; relief was accordingly declined.

Key takeaways

The Court observed that the State authorities would be at liberty to pass a fresh transfer order, if occasion arises.obiter¶6

Detailed headnote1 paragraphs

Chhattisgarh High Court (Bilaspur), WPS No. 8045 of 2022, decided 28.04.2026 by Hon'ble Shri Justice Rakesh Mohan Pandey (NAFR; 2026:CGHC:19691). Petitioner Rakesh Khuteshwar, presently posted as Town Inspector at Narayanpur, challenged his transfer from Mahasamund to Narayanpur effected by order dated 26.04.2022, sought quashing of that order together with the rejection of his representation dated 13.07.2022 and an order dated 6/10/2022, and asked to be allowed to work as Inspector at Mahasamund. The Court noted that the transfer order had been executed back in 2022, that the petitioner had joined and continued at Narayanpur, and that his representation stood rejected on 13.07.2022. Observing that the transfer order was passed according to the transfer policy, the Court held that no case was made out for interference, declined to grant the sought relief (petition dismissed), while leaving the State authorities at liberty to pass a fresh transfer order if occasion arises. Counsel: Mr. Parag Kotecha for the petitioner; Mr. Abhyuday Tripathi, Panel Lawyer, for the State. No statute or precedent was cited in the judgment.

A

1

Digitally signed by SIDDHANT SIDDHANT TAMRAKAR TAMRAKAR Date: 2026.04.29 10:52:38 +0530

2026:CGHC:19691

NAFR

HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR

WPS No. 8045 of 2022

Rakesh Khuteshwar S/o Late Shri Gangadeen Khuteshwar Aged About 41 Years R/o Villa No. 101, Salasar - Green, Sarona, Raipur District Raipur Chhattisgarh

... Petitioner

versus

The State Of Chhattisgarh, Through Its Secretary, Home (Police) Department Mantralaya, Naya Raipur, District Raipur Chhattisgarh

Deputy Secretary, Home (Police) Department Mantralaya, Naya Raipur, District Raipur Chhattisgarh

Director General Of Police / Chairman Police Establishment Board, Police Head Quarter Phq, Sector 19, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur District Raipur Chhattisgarh

4. Superintendent Of Police District Mahasamund Chhattisgarh

... Respondent(s)

For Petitioner : Mr. Parag Kotecha, Advocate For State : Mr. Abhyuday Tripathi, Panel Lawyer

Hon'ble Shri Justice Rakesh Mohan Pandey

Order on Board

28.04.2026

1. By way of this petition, the petitioner has sought the following relief(s):-

“10.1 issue a writ in the nature of Certiorari or like writ by quashing/setting aside the impugns order dated 26/4/22 is-sued by respondents so far as it relates to the petitioner.

10.2 issue a writ in the nature of Certiorari or like writ by quashing/setting aside the impugns order dated 13/7/22 is-sued by respondents and 6/10/2022 and direct the respon-dents to allow the

2

petitioner to work as a Inspector at Mahasamund.

10.3 Any other relief or relief(s) which this Hon'ble Court may think proper in view of the facts and circumstances of the case may also kindly be granted.”

Mr. Parag Kotecha, Advocate would submit that the petitioner, who is presently posted as Town Inspector, Narayanpur, was transferred from Mahasamund to Narayanpur vide transfer order dated 26.04.2022. He would contend that pursuant to said order the petitioner joined at transferred place i.e. Narayanpur. He would contend that the petitioner has already completed three years of service at that place. He would submit that against order of transfer a representation was made and same was rejected by respondent No. 1 vide order dated 13.07.2022. He would pray to quash the order dated 13.07.2022 and transfer order.

On the other hand, learned counsel appearing for the State would oppose. He would submit that the impugned transfer order has already been executed and representation made by the petitioner was rejected way back on 13.07.2022, therefore, no relief can be granted to the petitioner.

Heard.

Taking into consideration the fact that the transfer order, whereby, services of the petitioner were transferred from Mahasamund to Narayanpur was executed way back in the year 2022, and at present, he is working there on the post of Town Inspector and representation made by the petitioner was also rejected.

The transfer order was passed according to transfer policy, therefore, no case is made out for interference. However, the State authorities would be at

3

liberty to pass fresh transfer order, if occasion arises.

Sd/-

(Rakesh Mohan Pandey)

JUDGE

$iddhant

Issues for consideration

2 issues framed by the court

AI extract

1.
Whether a writ in the nature of Certiorari should issue quashing the impugned orders dated 26/4/22 (transfer from Mahasamund to Narayanpur), 13/7/22 and 6/10/2022, and whether the petitioner should be allowed to work as Inspector at Mahasamund.¶1
The court held
The Court held that the transfer order was passed according to the transfer policy and that, the transfer having been executed back in 2022 with the petitioner continuing at Narayanpur and his representation already rejected, no case is made out for interference; relief was accordingly declined.ratio¶6
2.
Whether any case exists for judicial interference in the transfer, given that it was executed back in 2022, the petitioner continues to work at Narayanpur as Town Inspector, and his representation stands rejected.medium confidence¶5

Procedural history

How this case reached the court

AI extract

Order under challenge
Transfer order dated 26.04.2022 issued by the respondents transferring the petitioner from Mahasamund to Narayanpur, sought to be quashed 'so far as it relates to the petitioner', along with orders dated 13/7/22 and 6/10/2022.¶2
Respondents · 26.04.2022
Prior proceeding
Pursuant to the transfer order, the petitioner joined at Narayanpur; counsel contended he had already completed three years of service there and was presently posted as Town Inspector, Narayanpur.¶2
Prior proceeding
A representation against the order of transfer was made and was rejected by respondent No. 1 vide order dated 13.07.2022; counsel prayed to quash that order and the transfer order.¶2
Prior proceeding
The relief clause additionally lists orders dated 13/7/22 and 6/10/2022 among the impugned orders; the order dated 6/10/2022 is not otherwise described in the judgment.¶1
Prior proceeding
At the time of hearing, the State's counsel opposed, submitting that the transfer order had already been executed and the representation was rejected on 13.07.2022, so no relief could be granted.¶3

Parties & counsel

AI extract

petitioner
Rakesh Khuteshwar¶7
Mr. Parag Kotecha
respondent
The State Of Chhattisgarh, Through Its Secretary, Home (Police) Department Mantralaya, Naya Raipur¶10
Mr. Abhyuday Tripathi
respondent
Deputy Secretary, Home (Police) Department Mantralaya, Naya Raipur¶11
respondent
Director General Of Police / Chairman Police Establishment Board, Police Head Quarter PHQ, Sector 19, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur¶12
respondent
Superintendent Of Police District Mahasamund¶13

Coram

AI extract

Hon'ble Shri Justice Rakesh Mohan Pandeyauthor¶16

Case details

As recorded by the court registry

Court: Chhattisgarh HC
Decided on: 27 Apr 2026 · April
Registered: 16 Nov 2022
Case no.: WPS/8045/2022
CNR: CGHC010361382022
Bench: Rakesh Mohan Pandey
Disposal: DISPOSED OFF
Case type: WPS

Similar cases

Judgements on the same questions, provisions and authorities, from every court

Finding judgements on the same questions…

More from Rakesh Mohan Pandey

Smt. Chitrarekha Dounde Vs State of Chhattisgarh
26 Apr 2026
Dhaatri Mines and Resources Private Limited Vs State of Chhattisgarh
26 Apr 2026
Anita Banjare Vs State of Chhattisgarh
26 Apr 2026
Gajanand Gajendra Vs State of Chhattisgarh
27 Apr 2026
Balraj Das Vs State of Chhattisgarh
27 Apr 2026
Prahlad Pande Vs State of Chhattisgarh
27 Apr 2026

Cite this judgement

Rakesh Khuteshwar v. the State of Chhattisgarh, WPS/8045/2022 (CG), decided on 27 April 2026.

The High Court of Chhattisgarh publishes no neutral citation for this judgement — cite it by case number and date of decision.

Procedural history5

Transfer order dated 26.04.2022 issued by the respondents transferring the petitioner from Mahasamund to Narayanpur, sought to be quashed 'so far as it relates to the petitioner', along with orders dated 13/7/22 and 6/10/2022.Respondents · 26.04.2022
Pursuant to the transfer order, the petitioner joined at Narayanpur; counsel contended he had already completed three years of service there and was presently posted as Town Inspector, Narayanpur.
A representation against the order of transfer was made and was rejected by respondent No. 1 vide order dated 13.07.2022; counsel prayed to quash that order and the transfer order.

View full history

Bench / Coram

Hon'ble Shri Justice Rakesh Mohan Pandey

Parties & counsel