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AJAY RASTOGI, ABHAY S. OKA
MANIBEN MAGANBHAI BHARIYA – Appellant
Versus
DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT OFFICER DAHOD – Respondent
JUDGMENT
Rastogi, J.:
1. I have had the advantage of going through the judgment penned by my brother Abhay S. Oka, J. I entirely agree with the conclusions which my erudite Brother has drawn, based on the remarkable process of reasoning. I wish to add few lines and express my views not because the judgment requires any further elaboration but looking for the question of law that emerged of considerable importance.
2. The moot question which has been raised in the instant appeals for our consideration indeed is a question which may not only determine the rights of the contesting appellants working as Anganwadi workers/helpers who are discharging a pivotal role in the society at the grassroot level and are the role model of the ICDS scheme which is one of the extended arm of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, at the given time, it may also give a thought process to the Legislature to consider as to whether the applicability of gratuity being a social security measure, be extended to the employees who served the establishment in an organized or unorganized sector and, in on
Anganwadi workers and Anganwadi helpers are entitled to gratuity under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972.
The court established that Anganwadi Workers and Helpers are entitled to gratuity under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, recognizing Anganwadi centres as 'establishments'.
The main legal point established is the applicability of the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 to Anganwadi Workers and Helpers.
Honorary service as Anganwadi worker under scheme not qualifying for pension as non-government, non-substantive civil post service in non-pensionable establishment; courts cannot direct policy to cou....
The judgment establishes the entitlement of Anganwadi workers to maternity benefit, including leave of absence, and their coverage under relevant Government Orders. It also emphasizes the importance ....
RTI Act limits disclosure to existing records; public authorities cannot create information, provide opinions, or answer 'why' queries. Repeated vexatious applications misuse the Act and warrant admo....
RTI limited to existing records; no obligation to create information, opinions or justifications. Repetitive filings by habitual applicants misuse Act, warrant admonition and record-keeping by author....
The main legal point established in the judgment is the recognition of the statutory duties of Anganwadi workers and helpers under the National Food Security Act, 2013 and the rules/guidelines framed....
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