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IN THE HIGH COURT OF UTTARAKHAND AT NAINITAL
Manoj Kumar Tiwari, J.
Chandan Singh Dhobal - Appellant
Versus
Madanlal - Respondent
Contempt Petition No. 460 of 2018
Decided On : 21-12-2021
Contempt - Compliance with Writ Court Order - The court found that the order passed by the Writ Court directing the respondents to work out the arrears of the petitioner's salary had been complied with, leading to the closure of the contempt petition.
Fact of the Case:
The petitioner's WPSS No. 1662 of 2012 was allowed, directing the respondents to work out the arrears of the petitioner's salary. The respondents were found to have complied with the order, leading to the closure of the contempt petition.
Finding of the Court:
The court found that the order passed by the Writ Court had been complied with, as the necessary sanction for the release of arrears of salary was granted and a sum of Rs. 71,233/- had been paid to the petitioner.
Issues: Compliance with Writ Court Order
Ratio Decidendi: The court's decision was influenced by the compliance of the respondents with the order passed by the Writ Court, as evidenced by the necessary sanction for the release of arrears of salary and the payment made to the petitioner.
Final Decision: The contempt petition was closed, and the contempt notice issued to the opposite party was discharged.
JUDGMENT
Manoj Kumar Tiwari, J. - WPSS No. 1662 of 2012 filed by the petitioner was allowed vide order dated 08.03.2018, and respondents were directed to work out the arrears of petitioners’ salary on the pay scale of Rs. 975-1100, by adjusting the amount already paid.
2. On 23.10.2021, this Court directed learned Standing Counsel to get instructions in the matter. Today, on instructions, Mr. J.S. Bisht, learned Standing Counsel has produced in Court the order dated 18.12.2018 passed by District Social Welfare Officer, Pithoragarh, which is taken on record.
3. Perusal of said order indicates that necessary sanction for release of arrears of salary was granted. Learned Standing Counsel, on instructions, submits that in terms of the order passed by Writ Court, a sum of Rs. 71,233/- has been paid to the petitioner.
4. In such view of the matter, this Court is satisfied that the order passed by Writ Court has been complied with.
5. Accordingly, the contempt petition is closed. Contempt notice issued to opposite party is hereby discharged.
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