A Writ of Mandamus can compel a statutory authority to fulfill its statutory duties.

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 13.10.2025.

2. The case of the petitioner is that the petitioner had made a representation dated 13.10.2025 to the respondent requesting the sanction and disbursement of the petitioner’s Earned Leave encashment and Earned Leave on private affairs encashment, but, the same has not yet been disposed of by the respondent. Hence, the petitioner is constrained to file the present Writ Petition.

3. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondent.

4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the submissions made on either side, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the respondent to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 13.10.2025 for the sanction and disbursement of the petitioner’s Earned Leave encashment and Earned Leave on Private Affairs encashment, and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of three (3) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.