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2026 Supreme(Online)(Del) 5756

IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav, J
Prem Sheela Kumari – Appellant
Versus
Govt Of Nct Of Delhi Department Of Revenue – Respondent


Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Prafulla, Divya, Ankur Rana, Kuldeep Singh
For the Respondents: Vaishali Gupta, Kartik Sharma

Table of Content
1. factual basis for covid-19 ex-gratia compensation claims. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4)
2. respondent's justification and evidence regarding duty classification. (Para 5 , 6)
3. judicial precedent on non-distinction between routine and covid duty. (Para 7 , 8)
4. application of policy intent to validate ex-gratia eligibility. (Para 9 , 10)
5. final direction for payment of compensation and disposal. (Para 11 , 12 , 13)

JUDGEMENT

PURUSHAINDRA KUMAR KAURAV, J. (ORAL)

1. The instant petition is for the following reliefs:-

“a) To quash the order dated 03.11.2023 issued by the competent authority chaired by the Group of ministers undersigned by SDM-II(HQ).

b) Direction to the Respondent authority to release the compensation of exgratia of Rs 1 crore to the family of late Dr. Raja Ram Singh, Vice Principal/HoS, Gbsss, C –Block, Sangam Vihar, Delhi expired on 29.05.2021 due to illness (covid-19) in terms of the cabinet decision no. 2835 dated 13th May, 2020.

c) As such other order as this Hon’ble Court may deem fit and proper in the interest of justice; And for this act of kindness the petitioner above named shall ever pray.

d) Award costs in favour of the Petitioner and against the respo

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