Ashwani Kumar Sinha v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
The petitioner sought regularization of his service period between 1991 and 1998 and payment of arrears with consequential benefits. The respondents acknowledged that no counter affidavit had been filed and suggested the petitioner approach the concerned authority. The High Court disposed of the writ petition by directing Respondent No. 3 (Director-in-Chief, Health Services) to treat the petition as a representation, decide it with a reasoned speaking order within 8 weeks, and grant consequential benefits within a further 4 weeks if the decision favors the petitioner.
What did the court decide?
Direction to Respondent No. 3 to decide the petitioner's representation within 8 weeks with a reasoned speaking order; if decided in petitioner's favor, consequential benefits to be granted within a further 4 weeks.