Digitally signed NAFR by SHAYNA KADRI HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR WPS No. 9376 of 2023

1 - Mukund Hela S/o Late Shri Kailash Ram Aged About 32 Years R/o Bhatthapara, Ward, No. 45, Ambikapur, District Sarguja Chhattisgarh.

... Petitioner versus

1 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through The Secretary, Urban Administration And Development Department Mantralaya Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, District : Raipur, Chhattisgarh

2 - The Director, Directorate Of Urban Administration And Development Indravati Bhawan, 4th Floor Blcok-D, Naya Raipur, District : Raipur, Chhattisgarh

3 - Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Ambikapur, District Sarguja Chhattisgarh.

... Respondent(s)

(Cause-title is taken from Case Information System)

For Petitioner : Mr. Anukul Biswas, Advocate For State : Ms. Vartika Shrivastava, Panel Lawyer For Resp. No. 3 : Mr. Bhupendra Singh, Advocate SB- Hon'ble Shri Justice Amitendra Kishore Prasad

Order on Board

28/02/2026

1. The present writ petition is being filed seeking following reliefs:-

“(I) That, this Hon'ble Court may kindly be pleased to quash Annexure P-1 and direct claim petitioner and the respondent authority to reconsider of the compassionate grant appointment within stipulated period, in the interest of justice.

(II) Any other relief which may be suitable in the facts and circumstances of the case, may also be granted.”

2. Facts of the case, in brief, is that the father of the petitioner, late Kailash Ram, was employed as a Sanitary Worker under the Municipal Corporation of Ambikapur. Unfortunately, he passed away while still in service on 03.09.2017, leaving behind his wife, three sons, and one daughter, all of whom were fully dependent on the deceased employee for their livelihood. His untimely demise created a financial and emotional void for the family. In light of these circumstances, the petitioner filed an application for compassionate appointment on 27.11.2017, seeking an opportunity to provide for his family in the absence of his father. However, the application was rejected on the grounds that the petitioner’s mother was employed as a Safai Karmachari. The rejection of the application was based on the assumption that the petitioner’s mother’s employment provided sufficient support to the family. Following the rejection of his application, the petitioner submitted a further appeal to the Director, clarifying that his mother, who is currently employed, will be retiring in the year 2028. After her retirement, the petitioner and his family would have no financial support, and they would face extreme difficulties in meeting their basic needs. On this basis, the petitioner argued that the rejection of his application was not justified. In response, the Director, in a letter dated 17.07.2018, forwarded the petitioner’s case to the Commissioner for reconsideration. This communication demonstrates the acknowledgment of the petitioner’s concerns and the need for further review. Despite the submission of the above letters, the petitioner once again filed an application for compassionate appointment on 27.06.2018, highlighting a precedent where two other individuals, namely Surendra Bahadur Singh and Suraj Kirwar, were granted compassionate appointments even though their mothers were employed in Government jobs. The petitioner sought to make the case that his circumstances were similar and that the same consideration should be extended to him. Despite the various communications and appeals made by the petitioner, his claim for compassionate appointment has not been reconsidered. This inaction is contrary to the established policy of the State Government, which provides for compassionate appointments under specific circumstances such as those faced by the petitioner. The failure to act on the petitioner’s case is unjust and inconsistent with the Government’s own policy. These facts demonstrate the petitioner’s continuous efforts to seek support and recognition in light of his family’s financial distres