Mahabir Singh Negi v. Union of India through Secretary & Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Common order disposing of seven writ petitions arising from identical reliefs. Court directed respondents to treat petitions as representations under a specific Supreme Court judgment, decide eligibility within six weeks, and grant relief thereafter if entitled, or provide reasons for rejection.
What did the court decide?
Respondents directed to consider petitions as representations under the Supreme Court judgment, decide within six weeks, and release benefits if entitled or communicate reasons for denial in writing.