IN THE HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR
PARTH PRATEEM SAHU
Kesar Yadav W/o Late Shreeram Yadav – Appellant
Versus
State of Chhattisgarh – Respondent
ORDER :
1. Petitioner has filed this petition seeking following reliefs:-
“10.1. That, Hon’ble Court may issue an appropriate writ or direction to quash the impugned termination order dated 30/10/2014 (Annexure P/4) passed by Chief Executive Officer, Janpad Panchayat, Dhamdha, District Durg (CG).
10.2. That, Hon’ble Court may direct the respondents to reinstate the petitioner and grant her all consequential benefits.
10.3. The Hon’ble Court may grant any other relief as this Hon’ble Court may deem fit and proper in the nature and circumstances of the present case in the interest of justice”
2. Learned counsel for petitioner submits that petitioner was appointed as Shiksha Karmi Grade-III vide order dated 27.6.2007. Petitioner was regularized in service on 03.10.2011. However, service of petitioner was terminated vide order dated 30.10.2014 on the ground that documents/certificates submitted by him were found to be forged upon verification. He submits that the impugned order has been passed without conducting any enquiry or affording opportunity of hearing to petitioner, hence, termination of petitioner is bad in law. He submits that writ petitions filed by other terminated employees cha
New Delhi Municipal Council v. Pan Singh and others
Union of India v. N. Murugesan
Inordinate delay in challenging termination invalidates claims for relief, emphasizing the need for timely legal action to maintain administrative efficacy.
Delays of over 20 years in challenging termination negate claims for relief, but compensation for unutilized leave salary is warranted.
Inordinate delay in filing a Writ Petition, especially by a Judicial Officer, can lead to dismissal due to delay laches, emphasizing the need for vigilance in asserting legal rights.
The principle of delay and laches can be used to dismiss a case without considering its merits if the delay in filing the case is significant and unjustified.
Delay and laches can bar relief in writ petitions, especially when the petitioner fails to assert rights in a timely manner, rendering the case devoid of merits.
Delay and laches bar the petitioner's claim for reinstatement after a 21-year delay.
Point of Law : Doctrine of delay and laches should not be lightly brushed aside. A writ court is required to weigh the explanation offered and the acceptability of the same. The court should bear in ....
The doctrine of delay and laches bars stale claims in writ petitions, emphasizing timely action for relief.
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