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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
Suresh Kumar Kait, Neena Bansal Krishna, JJ.
Anil Kumar Dubey – Appellant
Versus
Union of India & Ors. – Respondents
W.P.(C) 1607 of 2023
Decided On : 08-02-2023
petitioner - relief sought - order to decide representation
Fact of the Case:
The petitioner sought an order directing the respondent to decide the representations made by the petitioner on 11.08.2021.
Finding of the Court:
The court directed the respondent to decide the representation of the petitioner within four weeks and communicate the decision to the petitioner within one week thereafter.
Issues: The main issue was the delay in deciding the representations made by the petitioner.
Ratio Decidendi: The court emphasized the need for timely decision on representations and directed the respondent to decide the representation within a specified timeframe.
Final Decision: The petition was disposed of with the direction to the respondent to decide the representation of the petitioner within a specified timeframe.
JUDGMENT (Oral)
1. Vide the present petition, the petitioner is seeking following relief:
"(i) Pass an order directing the respondent No. 2, I.T.B.P for deciding the representations made by the petitioner 11.08.2021"
2. We hereby dispose of the present petition directing the respondent No. 2 to decide the representation of the petitioner made on 11.08.2021 within four weeks from today and the decision so taken shall be communicated to the petitioner in writing within one week thereafter.
3. The petition is disposed of.
4. Needless to say, if the petitioner is aggrieved by the decision of the respondents, he may challenge the same before the appropriate forum.
Timely decision on representations is essential, and the court has the authority to direct the respondent to decide the representation within a specified timeframe.
The court has the authority to issue a writ to compel a respondent to decide on a representation within a specified timeframe.
Authorities must decide representations promptly as part of their duty to ensure timely justice.
The court directs that a fresh representation must be made by the petitioner for promotion, ensuring a timely response from the competent authority.
The court has the authority to direct the respondents to decide the petitioner's representation and communicate the decision with a reasoned order.
Public authorities must respond timely to representations made to them, reinforcing procedural fairness and the right of individuals to receive decisions.
Timely adjudication of representation seeking refixation of seniority.
The court applied the principle of Writ of Mandamus to direct the timely resolution of the legal notice.
Court mandates administrative accountability and timely resolution of grievances regarding enrollment duties.
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