B.L. Borker Vs State of Chhattisgarh — Chhattisgarh HC (2026) — LawSathi Research

B.L. Borker Vs State of Chhattisgarh — Chhattisgarh HC (2026) — LawSathi Research

What the court decided

AI extract

Outcome

Direction to Respondent No. 2 (Director, Ayurved, Yog and Natural Medicine Unani Siddha and Homeopathy (Ayush)) to decide the petitioners' pending representations in accordance with law, expeditiously, preferably within 08 weeks of receipt of the Court's order; petitions disposed of without adjudication on merits.

Issue for consideration

Whether the respondents should be directed to decide the petitioners' pending representations for grant of pay scale of Rs. 5200-20200 with Grade Pay 2400 with effect from 01.04.2006, in light of the earlier order in WPS No. 3453 of 2013 cited by counsel.

Court's answer

Considering the submissions of learned counsel for both sides, the Court found it appropriate to dispose of the writ petitions at this stage, the petitions having been pressed only for a decision on the pending representations and not on merits.

Ratio / Principle

Respondent No. 2 / Director, Ayurved, Yog and Natural Medicine Unani Siddha and Homeopathy (Ayush) is directed to take decision on the pending representations submitted by the petitioners in accordance with law, expeditiously, preferably within a further period of 08 weeks from receipt of the order passed by this Court.

Detailed headnote1 paragraphs

Common order of the High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur (Single Bench, Parth Prateem Sahu, J., 28/01/2026) disposing twenty-four writ petitions (WPS Nos. 899 to 976 of 2026) filed by serving and one retired Pharmacists (Ayurved) of various Government Ayurved Dispensaries in Chhattisgarh. The petitioners claimed non-payment of pay scale of Rs. 5200-20200 + Grade Pay 2400 with effect from 01.04.2006 and sought only a decision on their pending representations; counsel invoked the Court's earlier order in Yugal Kishore Sharma Vs. State of Chhattisgarh and others, WPS No. 3453 of 2013 (decided 02.08.2024), wherein similar pay-scale claims of Pharmacists were stated to have been allowed. Not pressing the petitions on merits, the petitioners obtained a direction that Respondent No. 2, the Director, Ayurved, Yog and Natural Medicine Unani Siddha and Homeopathy (Ayush), decide the pending representations in accordance with law, expeditiously, preferably within eight weeks of receipt of the order. No merits were adjudicated and no monetary award was made.

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2026:CGHC:4604

NAFR

HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR

WPS No. 894 of 2026

1 - Dujeram Tandan S/o Resham Lal Aged About 59 Years Working As Pharmacist, Govt. Ayurved Dispensary, Sulauni, District Sakti, Chhattisgarh

--- Petitioner(s)

Versus

1 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through The Secretary, Health And Family Welfare Department, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Dist. Raipur Chhattisgarh

2 - The Director Ayurved, Yog And Natural Medicine Unani Siddha And Homeopathy (Ayush), Indravati Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Dist. Raipur, Chhattisgarh

3 - The Divisional Joint Director Treasury, Account And Pension, Raipur, District Raipur, Chhattisgarh

4 - The District Ayurved Officer District- Sakti (C.G.)

5 - The Joint Secretary Finance Department, Government Of Chhattisgarh, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Dist. Raipur Chhattisgarh

6 - The Secretary Government Of Chhattisgarh, Department Of Labour, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Dist. Raipur Chhattisgarh

--- Respondent(s)

WPS No. 976 of 2026

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1 - Dewdas Sonwani S/o Shri Mohan Lal Sonwani Aged About 61 Years Working As Pharmacist (Ayurved), Govt. Ayurved Dispensary, Chhura, District Gariyaband, Chhattisgarh

--- Petitioner(s)

Versus

1 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through The Secretary, Health And Family Welfare Department, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Dist. Raipur Chhattisgarh

2 - The Director Ayurved, Yog And Natural Medicine Unani Siddha And Homeopathy (Ayush), Indravati Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Dist. Raipur Chhattisgarh

3 - The Divisional Joint Director Treasury, Account And Pension, Raipur, District Raipur, Chhattisgarh

4 - The District Ayurved Officer District- Gariyaband (C.G.)

5 - The Joint Secretary Finance Department, Government Of Chhattisgarh, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Distt. Raipur Chhattisgarh

6 - The Secretary Government Of Chhattisgarh, Department Of Labour, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Dist. Raipur Chhattisgarh

--- Respondent(s)

WPS No. 975 of 2026

1 - Mohan Lal Thakur S/o Late Shri Sonu Ram Thakur Aged About 60 Years Working As Pharmacist (Ayurved), Govt. Ayurved Dispensary, Aturkara, District - Gariyaband (C.G.)

--- Petitioner(s)

Versus

1 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through The Secretary, Health And Family Welfare Department, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

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2 - The Director Ayurved, Yog And Natural Medicine Unani Siddha And Homeopathy (Ayush), Indravati Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

3 - The Divisional Joint Director Treasury, Account And Pension, Raipur, District - Raipur, Chhattisgarh

4 - The District Ayurved Officer District - Gariyaband (C.G.)

5 - The Joint Secretary Finance Department, Government Of Chhattisgarh, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

6 - The Secretary Government Of Chhattisgarh, Department Of Labour, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

--- Respondent(s)

WPS No. 973 of 2026

1 - Smt. Prabha Kaushik D/o Rajeshwar Prasad Kaushik Aged About 35 Years Working As Pharmacist (Ayurved), Govt, Ayurved Dispensary, Khaira, District - Sakti (C.G.)

--- Petitioner(s)

Versus

1 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through The Secretary, Health And Family Welfare Department, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

2 - The Director Ayurved, Yog And Natural Medicine Unani Siddha And Homeopathy (Ayush), Indravati Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

3 - The Divisional Joint Director Treasury, Account And Pension, Raipur, District - Raipur, Chhattisgarh

4 - The District Ayurved Officer District - Sakti (C.G.)

5 - The Joint Secretary Finance Department, Government Of Chhattisgarh, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

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6 - The Secretary Government Of Chhattisgarh, Department Of Labour, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

--- Respondent(s)

WPS No. 972 of 2026

1 - Dwarika Ram Satnami S/o Shri Latel Ram Satnami Aged About 61 Years Working As Pharmacist (Ayurved), Govt. Ayurved Dispensary, Khadma, District Gariyaband Chhattisgarh

--- Petitioner(s)

Versus

1 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through The Secretary, Health And Family Welfare Department, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

2 - The Director Ayurved, Yog And Natural Medicine Unani Siddha And Homeopathy (Ayush), Indravati Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

3 - The Divisional Joint Director Treasury, Account And Pension, Raipur, District Raipur Chhattisgarh

4 - The District Ayurved Officer District Gariyaband Chhattisgarh

5 - The Joint Secretary Finance Department, Government Of Chhattisgarh, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

6 - The Secretary Government Of Chhattisgarh, Department Of Labour, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

--- Respondent(s)

WPS No. 971 of 2026

1 - Dharmandra Kumar Dhruw S/o Shri Gokul Ram Dhruw Aged About 54 Years Working As Pharmacist (Ayurved), Govt. Ayurved Dispensary, Teela, District Raipur Chhattisgarh

--- Petitioner(s)

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Versus

1 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through The Secretary, Health And Family Welfare Department, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

2 - The Director Ayurved, Yog And Natural Medicine Unani Siddha And Homeopathy (Ayush), Indravati Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

3 - The Divisional Joint Director Treasury, Account And Pension, Raipur, District Raipur Chhattisgarh

4 - The District Ayurved Officer District Raipur C.G.

5 - The Joint Secretary Finance Department, Government Of Chhattisgarh, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

6 - The Secretary Government Of Chhattisgarh, Department Of Labour, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

--- Respondent(s)

WPS No. 964 of 2026

1 - Bhagvati Chandra W/o Anurag Singh Chandra Aged About 38 Years Working As Pharmacist (Ayurved), Govt. Ayurved Dispensary, Kachanda, District Sakti, Chhattisgarh

--- Petitioner(s)

Versus

1 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through The Secretary, Health And Family Welfare Department, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Dist. Raipur Chhattisgarh

2 - The Director Ayurved, Yog And Natural Medicine Unani Siddha And Homeopathy (Ayush), Indravati Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Dist. Raipur Chhattisgarh

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3 - The Divisional Joint Director Treasury, Account And Pension, Raipur, District Raipur, Chhattisgarh

4 - The District Ayurved Officer District- Sakti (C.G.)

5 - The Joint Secretary Finance Department, Government Of Chhattisgarh, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Dist. Raipur Chhattisgarh

6 - The Secretary Government Of Chhattisgarh, Department Of Labour, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Dist. Raipur Chhattisgarh

--- Respondent(s)

WPS No. 963 of 2026

1 - Ganesh Ram Lahare S/o Late Shri Paharuram Lahare Aged About 61 Years Working As Pharmacist (Ayurved), Govt. Ayurved Dispensary, Katghari, Distt. Janjgir Champa, Chhattisgarh.

--- Petitioner(s)

Versus

1 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through The Secretary, Health And Family Welfare Department, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Distt. Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

2 - The Director Ayurved, Yog And Natural Medicine Unani Siddha And Homeopathy (Ayush), Indravati Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Distt. Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

3 - The Divisional Joint Director Treasury, Account And Pension, Raipur, Distt. Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

4 - The District Ayurved Officer Distt. Janjgir Champa, Chhattisgarh.

5 - The Joint Secretary Finance Department, Government Of Chhattisgarh, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Distt. Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

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6 - The Secretary Government Of Chhattisgarh, Department Of Labour, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Distt. Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

--- Respondent(s)

WPS No. 958 of 2026

1 - Buddheshwar Prasad Chandra S/o Shri Shaymlal Chandra Aged About 50 Years Working As Pharmacist (Ayurved), Govt. Ayurved Dispensary, Sakrali, Distt. Sakti, Chhattisgarh.

--- Petitioner(s)

Versus

1 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through The Secretary, Health And Family Welfare Department, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

2 - The Director Ayurved, Yog And Natural Medicine Unani Siddha And Homeopathy (Ayush), Indravati Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

3 - The Divisional Joint Director Treasury, Account And Pension, Raipur, District Raipur, Chhattisgarh

4 - The District Ayurved Officer District Sakti, Chhattisgarh

5 - The Joint Secretary Finance Department, Government Of Chhattisgarh, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

6 - The Secretary Government Of Chhattisgarh, Department Of Labour, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

--- Respondent(s)

WPS No. 957 of 2026

1 - Laxmi Prasad Kashyap S/o Late Shri Raghunath Prasad Aged About 56 Years Working As Pharmacist (Ayurved), Govt. Ayurved Dispensary, Kanasda, District Janjgir-Champa Chhattisgarh

--- Petitioner(s)

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Versus

1 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through The Secretary, Health And Family Welfare Department, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

2 - The Director Ayurved, Yog And Natural Medicine Unani Siddha And Homeopathy (Ayush), Indravati Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

3 - The Divisional Joint Director Treasury, Account And Pension, Raipur, District Raipur Chhattisgarh

4 - The District Ayurved Officer District Janjgir-Champa Chhattisgarh

5 - The Joint Secretary Finance Department, Government Of Chhattisgarh, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

6 - The Secretary Government Of Chhattisgarh, Department Of Labour, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

--- Respondent(s)

WPS No. 956 of 2026

1 - Nirmal Singh Rajput S/o Balram Singh Rajput Aged About 45 Years Working As Pharmacist (Ayurved), Govt. Ayurved Dispensary, Hasaud, District - Sakti Chhattisgarh

--- Petitioner(s)

Versus

1 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through The Secretary, Health And Family Welfare Department, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Distt. Raipur Chhattisgarh

2 - The Director Ayurved, Yog And Natural Medicine Unani Siddha And Homeopathy (Ayush), Indravati Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

3 - The Divisional Joint Director Treasury, Account And Pension, Raipur, District Raipur Chhattisgarh

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4 - The District Ayurved Officer District Sakti Chhattisgarh

5 - The Joint Secretary Finance Department, Government Of Chhattisgarh, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Distt. Raipur Chhattisgarh

6 - The Secretary Government Of Chhattisgarh, Department Of Labour, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

--- Respondent(s)

WPS No. 955 of 2026

1 - Poshan Kumar Verma S/o Late Shri Ganesh Ram Verma Aged About 56 Years Working As Pharmacist (Ayurved), Govt. Ayush Specialize Therepy Center C.H.C., Dongargarh, District Rajnandgaon C.G.

--- Petitioner(s)

Versus

1 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through The Secretary, Health And Family Welfare Department, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

2 - The Director, Ayurved, Yog And Natural Medicine Unani Siddha And Homeopathy (Ayush), Indravati Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

3 - The Divisional Joint Director Treasury, Account And Pension, Raipur, District Raipur Chhattisgarh

4 - The District Ayurved Officer District Rajnandgaon C.G.

5 - The Joint Secretary Finance Department, Government Of Chhattisgarh, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

6 - The Secretary, Government Of Chhattisgarh, Department Of Labour, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

--- Respondent(s)

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WPS No. 952 of 2026

1 - Baijnath Bhagat Jaiswal S/o Shri Sundermani Jaiswal Aged About 48 Years Working As Pharmacist, Govt. Ayurved Dispensary, Chhapora, Distt. Sakti, Chhattisgarh.

--- Petitioner(s)

Versus

1 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through The Secretary, Health And Family Welfare Department, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

2 - The Director Ayurved, Yog And Natural Medicine Unani Siddha And Homeopathy (Ayush), Indravati Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

3 - The Divisional Joint Director Treasury, Account And Pension, Raipur, Distt. Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

4 - The District Ayurved Officer Distt. Sakti, Chhattisgarh.

5 - The Joint Secretary Finance Department, Government Of Chhattisgarh, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

6 - The Secretary Government Of Chhattisgarh, Department Of Labour, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

--- Respondent(s)

WPS No. 950 of 2026

1 - Satyaprakash Sahu S/o Netram Sahu Aged About 51 Years Working As Pharmacist (Ayurved), Govt. Ayurved Dispensary, Odekera, District- Sakti (C.G.)

--- Petitioner(s)

Versus

1 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through The Secretary, Health And Family Welfare Department, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

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2 - The Director Ayurved, Yog And Natural Medicine Unani Siddha And Homeopathy (Ayush), Indravati Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

3 - The Divisional Joint Director Treasury, Account And Pension, Raipur, District Raipur, Chhattisgarh

4 - The District Ayurved Officer District- Sakti (C.G.)

5 - The Joint Secretary Finance Department, Government Of Chhattisgarh, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

6 - The Secretary Government Of Chhattisgarh, Department Of Labour, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

--- Respondent(s)

WPS No. 949 of 2026

1 - Shyam Kumar Maravi S/o Shri Late Milauram Maravi Aged About 52 Years Working As Pharmacist (Ayurved), Govt. Ayurved Dispensary, Sakarra, District - Bilaspur (C.G.)

--- Petitioner(s)

Versus

1 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through The Secretary, Health And Family Welfare Department, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

2 - The Director Ayurved, Yog And Natural Medicine Unani Siddha And Homeopathy (Ayush), Indravati Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

3 - The Divisional Joint Director Treasury, Account And Pension, Raipur, District - Raipur, Chhattisgarh

4 - The District Ayush Officer District - Bilaspur (C.G.)

5 - The Joint Secretary Finance Department, Government Of Chhattisgarh, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

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6 - The Secretary Government Of Chhattisgarh, Department Of Labour, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

--- Respondent(s)

WPS No. 948 of 2026

1 - Hira Ram Diwan S/o Late Shri Mohnu Ram Diwan Aged About 56 Years Working As Pharmacist, Govt. Ayurved Dispensary, Parsada Naveen, District Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh

--- Petitioner(s)

Versus

1 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through The Secretary, Health And Family Welfare Department, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

2 - The Director Ayurved, Yog And Natural Medicine Unani Siddha And Homeopathy (Ayush), Indravati Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

3 - The Divisional Joint Director Treasury, Account And Pension, Raipur, District Raipur, Chhattisgarh

4 - The District Ayurved Officer District- Mahasamund (C.G.)

5 - The Joint Secretary Finance Department, Government Of Chhattisgarh, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

6 - The Secretary Government Of Chhattisgarh, Department Of Labour, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

--- Respondent(s)

WPS No. 946 of 2026

1 - Champalal Diwan S/o Shri Avadh Ram Aged About 54 Years Working As Pharmacist (Ayurved), Govt. Ayurved Dispensary, Chhataud District- Raipur (C.G.)

--- Petitioner(s)

Versus

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1 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through The Secretary, Health And Family Welfare Department, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

2 - The Director Ayurved, Yog And Natural Medicine Unani Siddha And Homeopathy (Ayush), Indravati Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

3 - The Divisional Joint Director Treasury, Account And Pension, Raipur, District Raipur, Chhattisgarh

4 - The District Ayush Officer District- Raipur (C.G.)

5 - The Joint Secretary Finance Department, Government Of Chhattisgarh, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

6 - The Secretary Government Of Chhattisgarh, Department Of Labour, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

--- Respondent(s)

WPS No. 941 of 2026

1 - Dhaniya Manhar S/o Samaru Manhar Aged About 65 Years Retired Pharmacist (Ayurved), Govt. Ayurved Dispensary, District - Korba, R/o Mandi Para 209, Bhaisma, District - Korba (C.G.)

--- Petitioner(s)

Versus

1 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through The Secretary, Health And Family Welfare Department, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

2 - The Director Ayurved, Yog And Natural Medicine Unani Siddha And Homeopathy (Ayush), Indravati Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

3 - The Divisional Joint Director Treasury, Account And Pension, Raipur, District - Raipur, Chhattisgarh

4 - The District Ayush Officer, Korba District - Korba (C.G.)

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5 - The Joint Secretary Finance Department, Government Of Chhattisgarh, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

6 - The Secretary Government Of Chhattisgarh, Department Of Labour, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

--- Respondent(s)

WPS No. 938 of 2026

1 - Dharam Singh Kurrey S/o Shri Ful Singh Kurrey Aged About 56 Years Working As Pharmacist, Govt. Ayurved Dispensary, Kera, District- Janjgir-Champa (C.G.)

--- Petitioner(s)

Versus

1 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through The Secretary, Health And Family Welfare Department, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

2 - The Director Ayurved, Yog And Natural Medicine Unani Siddha And Homeopathy (Ayush), Indravati Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

3 - The Divisional Joint Director Treasury, Account And Pension, Raipur, District Raipur, Chhattisgarh

4 - The District Ayurved Officer District- Janjgir-Champa (C.G.)

5 - The Joint Secretary Finance Department, Government Of Chhattisgarh, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

6 - The Secretary Government Of Chhattisgarh, Department Of Labour, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

--- Respondent(s)

WPS No. 937 of 2026

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1 - Rupsingh Netam S/o Shri Jhanglu Ram Netam Aged About 57 Years Working As Pharmacist (Ayurved), Govt. Ayurved Dispensary, Akalwara, District - Gariyaband Chhattisgarh

--- Petitioner(s)

Versus

1 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through The Secretary, Health And Family Welfare Department, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

2 - The Director Ayurved, Yog And Natural Medicine Unani Siddha And Homeopathy (Ayush), Indravati Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

3 - The Divisional Joint Director Treasury, Account And Pension, Raipur, District Raipur Chhattisgarh

4 - The District Ayush Officer District Gariyaband Chhattisgarh

5 - The Joint Secretary Finance Department, Government Of Chhattisgarh, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

6 - The Secretary Government Of Chhattisgarh, Department Of Labour, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

--- Respondent(s)

WPS No. 931 of 2026

1 - Dinesh Kumar Nayak S/o Shri Tularam Nayak Aged About 45 Years Working As Pharmacist, Govt. Ayurved Dispensary, Kolihadevri, District : Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh

--- Petitioner(s)

Versus

1 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through The Secretary, Health And Family Welfare Department, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

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2 - The Director Ayurved, Yog And Natural Medicine Unani Siddha And Homeopathy (Ayush), Indravati Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

3 - The Divisional Joint Director Treasury, Account And Pension, Raipur, District Raipur, Chhattisgarh

4 - The District Ayurved Officer District Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh

5 - The Joint Secretary Finance Department, Government Of Chhattisgarh, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

6 - The Secretary Government Of Chhattisgarh, Department Of Labour, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

--- Respondent(s)

WPS No. 912 of 2026

1 - Shyamlal Kanwar S/o Shri Shobhi Singh Aged About 53 Years (Father Name Wrongly Mentioned Annexure P/1 Somosingh), Working As Pharmacist (Ayurved), Govt. Ayurved Dispensary, Pathiyapali, District - Korba (C.G.)

--- Petitioner(s)

Versus

1 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through The Secretary, Health And Family Welfare Department, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

2 - The Director Ayurved, Yog And Natural Medicine Unani Siddha And Homeopathy (Ayush), Indravati Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

3 - The Divisional Joint Director Treasury, Account And Pension, Raipur, District - Raipur, Chhattisgarh

4 - The District Ayurved Officer District - Korba (C.G.)

5 - The Joint Secretary Finance Department, Government Of Chhattisgarh, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

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6 - The Secretary Government Of Chhattisgarh, Department Of Labour, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

--- Respondent(s)

WPS No. 905 of 2026

1 - B.L. Borker S/o Shri R. L. Borker Aged About 58 Years Working As Pharmacist (Ayurved), Govt. Ayurved Dispensary, Chipra, District : Balod, Chhattisgarh

--- Petitioner(s)

Versus

1 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through The Secretary, Health And Family Welfare Department, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, District : Raipur, Chhattisgarh

2 - The Director Ayurved, Yog And Natural Medicine Unani Siddha And Homeopathy (Ayush), Indravati Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, District : Raipur, Chhattisgarh

3 - The Divisional Joint Director Treasury, Account And Pension, Raipur, District Raipur, Chhattisgarh

4 - The District Ayurved Officer District Balod, Chhattisgarh

5 - The Joint Secretary Finance Department, Government Of Chhattisgarh, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, District : Raipur, Chhattisgarh

6 - The Secretary Government Of Chhattisgarh, Department Of Labour, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, District : Raipur, Chhattisgarh

--- Respondent(s)

WPS No. 899 of 2026

1 - Narayan Prasad Bhardwaj S/o Sadhelal Bhardwaj Aged About 58 Years Working As Pharmacist, Govt. Ayurved Dispensary, Kharod, District Janjgir-Champa Chhattisgarh

--- Petitioner(s)

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Versus

1 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through The Secretary, Health And Family Welfare Department, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Distt. Raipur Chhattisgarh

2 - The Director Ayurved, Yog And Natural Medicine Unani Siddha And Homeopathy (Ayush), Indravati Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Distt. Raipur Chhattisgarh

3 - The Divisional Joint Director Treasury, Account And Pension, Raipur, District Raipur Chhattisgarh

4 - The District Ayurved Officer District Janjgir-Champa Chhattisgarh

5 - The Joint Secretary Finance Department, Government Of Chhattisgarh, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Distt. Raipur Chhattisgarh

6 - The Secretary Government Of Chhattisgarh, Department Of Labour, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Distt. Raipur Chhattisgarh

--- Respondent(s) For Petitioner(s) : Mr. Reshamlal Jaiswal, Advocate For Respondent(s) : Ms. Deeksha Guaraha, Dy. Government Advocate along with Mr. Anmol Sharma, Mr. Rishab Bisen and Ms. Apurva Nigam, Panel Lawyers

S.B. : Hon'ble Shri Parth Prateem Sahu, Judge

ORDER ON BOARD

28/01/2026

As common issue has been raised in all these writ petitions by petitioners, therefore they are being heard together and disposed of by this common order.

For convenience of this Court, WPS No. 894 of 2026 is taken as lead case, in which following reliefs have been sought.

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“10.1 That, this Hon’ble Court may kindly be pleased to issue an appropriate writ, thereby directing the respondent authorities to decide the pending representation of petitioner for grant of pay scale of Rs. 5200-20200+ Grade Pay 2400/- with effect from 01.04.2006. within stipulated time, in accordance with law.

10.2 That, any other relief/ order which may deem fit and just in the facts and circumstances of the case including award of the costs of the petition may be given.”

Learned counsel for petitioners submits that petitioners along with other employees are working as Pharmacists, however, petitioners have not been paid pay scale as per their entitlement from 01.04.2006. Therefore, petitioners have submitted representations which are pending consideration. He also submits that this Court in writ petition bearing WPS No. 3453 of 2013 has passed an order wherein the claims of pay scale to Pharmacists were allowed, therefore, respondents-authorities be directed to take decision on representation of petitioner in light of decision of Yugal Kishore Sharma Vs. State of Chhattisgarh and others in writ petition bearing WPS No. 3453 of 2013 decided on 02.08.2024.

Learned counsel for State submits that as petitioners are not pressing these writ petition on merits and are only seeking direction to respondents to consider and take decision on their respective representations, the representations submitted by petitioners will be considered in accordance with law, if already not considered.

On due consideration of submission made by learned counsel for respective parties, I find it appropriate to dispose of these writ petitions at this stage, directing Respondent No. 2/ Director, Ayurved, Yog and Natural Medicine Unani Siddha and Homeopathy (Ayush) to take decision on pending representations submitted by petitioners in accordance with law, expeditiously, preferably within a further period of 08 weeks from the date of receipt of the order passed by this Court.

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With the aforesaid observation and direction, this writ petitions are disposed of.

Certified copy as per rules.

Digitally
signed by
SHUBHAM
SHUBHAMDEY DEYDate: Sd/-
2026.01.30
13:08:49
+0530 (Parth Prateem Sahu)
Dey Judge

Parties & counsel

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petitioner
Dujeram Tandan¶¶6
Reshamlal Jaiswal
petitioner
Dewdas Sonwani¶¶18
Reshamlal Jaiswal
petitioner
Mohan Lal Thakur¶¶29
Reshamlal Jaiswal
petitioner
Smt. Prabha Kaushik¶¶41
Reshamlal Jaiswal
petitioner
Dwarika Ram Satnami¶¶53
Reshamlal Jaiswal
petitioner
Dharmandra Kumar Dhruw¶¶64
Reshamlal Jaiswal
petitioner
Bhagvati Chandra¶¶76
Reshamlal Jaiswal
petitioner
Ganesh Ram Lahare¶¶88
Reshamlal Jaiswal
petitioner
Buddheshwar Prasad Chandra¶¶100
Reshamlal Jaiswal
petitioner
Laxmi Prasad Kashyap¶¶111
Reshamlal Jaiswal
petitioner
Nirmal Singh Rajput¶¶123
Reshamlal Jaiswal
petitioner
Poshan Kumar Verma¶¶135
Reshamlal Jaiswal
petitioner
Baijnath Bhagat Jaiswal¶¶147
Reshamlal Jaiswal
petitioner
Satyaprakash Sahu¶¶158
Reshamlal Jaiswal
petitioner
Shyam Kumar Maravi¶¶170
Reshamlal Jaiswal
petitioner
Hira Ram Diwan¶¶182
Reshamlal Jaiswal
petitioner
Champalal Diwan¶¶193
Reshamlal Jaiswal
petitioner
Dhaniya Manhar¶¶205
Reshamlal Jaiswal
petitioner
Dharam Singh Kurrey¶¶217
Reshamlal Jaiswal
petitioner
Rupsingh Netam¶¶229
Reshamlal Jaiswal
petitioner
Dinesh Kumar Nayak¶¶240
Reshamlal Jaiswal
petitioner
Shyamlal Kanwar¶¶252
Reshamlal Jaiswal
petitioner
B.L. Borker¶¶264
Reshamlal Jaiswal
petitioner
Narayan Prasad Bhardwaj¶¶275
Reshamlal Jaiswal
respondent
State Of Chhattisgarh Through The Secretary, Health And Family Welfare Department, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur (Respondent No. 1)¶¶9
Deeksha Guaraha, Anmol Sharma, Rishab Bisen, Apurva Nigam
respondent
The Director Ayurved, Yog And Natural Medicine Unani Siddha And Homeopathy (Ayush), Indravati Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur (Respondent No. 2)¶¶10
respondent
The Divisional Joint Director Treasury, Account And Pension, Raipur (Respondent No. 3)¶¶11
respondent
The District Ayurved Officer District- Sakti (C.G.) (Respondent No. 4 in lead case; corresponding district Ayurved/Ayush Officer in the other petitions)¶¶12
respondent
The Joint Secretary Finance Department, Government Of Chhattisgarh (Respondent No. 5)¶¶13
respondent
The Secretary Government Of Chhattisgarh, Department Of Labour (Respondent No. 6)¶¶14

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