DELHI HIGH COURT
JYOTI SINGH
Satya Narain – Appellant
Versus
District and Sessions Judge, Tis Hazari Court – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. facts regarding petitioner's employment and disability. (Para 2 , 3 , 4 , 5) |
| 2. arguments regarding the right to transport allowance. (Para 6 , 7 , 8) |
| 3. court's observations on petitioner's claims. (Para 9) |
| 4. court's directive for decision on petition. (Para 10 , 11 , 12) |
JUDGMENT
Jyoti Singh, J. (ORAL)
1. Present writ petition has been filed by the Petitioner seeking quashing of order dated 20.09.2019, communicated vide letter dated 12.03.2020, whereby the Respondent has rejected Petitioner's request for grant of transport allowance at double the normal rates, prescribed for physically handicapped persons by the Government of India and a writ of mandamus is sought directing the Respondent to grant the said allowance to the Petitioner.
2. The brief and relevant facts as brought forth in the petition are that Petitioner was registered with the employment exchange on 14.01.1977 under the category of physically handicapped persons. On 11.02.1980, Petitioner was appointed as `Dak Peon' for a period of 3 months from the date of his joining the service, in pay-scale of Rs.196-232 plus allowances, in the office of Administrative and Special Judge, Tis Hazari Courts,
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