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DELHI HIGH COURT
SURESH KUMAR KAIT, SAURABH BANERJEE
Ex NB Risaldar Dilbag Singh – Appellant
Versus
Union of India – Respondent
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| 1. petition seeks timely resolution of mercy petition. (Para 1) |
| 2. representation for service pension pending for two years. (Para 2) |
| 3. court directs timely decision on representation. (Para 3 , 4 , 5) |
| 4. petition disposed with options for further challenge. (Para 6 , 7) |
1. By way of the present petition, the petitioner is seeking a direction to forthwith decide petitioner's appeal (Mercy Petition) dated 28.09.2020 as two years have already elapsed from the date of filing of the said mercy petition as well as from the order dated 22.09.2020 of the learned Armed Forces Tribunal.
2. Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner submits that for the aforesaid relief, petitioner had made a representation dated 28.09.2020 for grant of service pension and gratuity, however, the same is still pending with the respondents for the last two years.
3. Accordingly, we hereby dispose of the present petition by directing the respondents to decide the said representation dated 28.09.2020 within four weeks from today.
4. It is also made clear that if the petitioner is required to carry out any formality, then respondents shall communicate it to the peti
The court directed timely resolution of pending petitions, emphasizing the importance of administrative efficiency in handling mercy petitions.
Timely adjudication of representation seeking refixation of seniority.
The principle of mandamus can be invoked to compel public authorities to perform their duties in a timely manner.
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 mandated the timely adjudication of a representation against a retirement order to uphold efficient administrative processes in service matters.
Timely decision on revision petition
The court directs that a fresh representation must be made by the petitioner for promotion, ensuring a timely response from the competent authority.
Timely decision-making on representations filed by employees in employment disputes is essential, and the court has the authority to direct the respondents to decide such representations within a spe....
The court mandates timely decision-making on compassionate allowance requests, establishing an expectation for administrative responsiveness.
The court obliges timely resolution of pending representations to ensure administrative accountability in granting allowances, referencing procedural directives.
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