MOHAMMAD MAQBOOL SHEIKH v. UNION TERRITORY OF J AND K AND ORS. (REVENUE DEPARTMENT)
WP(C)/3091/2023 · 2026-09-02
Rajnesh Oswal
Writ Petition (Civil)body2023
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Serial No. 26 Regular Cause List.
HIGH COURT OF JAMMU & KASHMIR AND LADAKH AT SRINAGAR *******
WP(C) 3091/2023 CM(7354/2023).
MOHAMMAD MAQBOOL SHEIKH.
…Petitioner (s)
Through: Ms. Arifa Jan, Sr Advocate with
Ms. Moomina Aslam, Advocate.
VERSUS
UNION TERRITORY OF J AND K AND ORS.
Through: Ms. Rahella Khan, Assisting Counsel.
…Respondent(s)
CORAM:
HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJNESH OSWAL, JUDGE.
ORDER 02-09-2026
1. Learned counsel for the petitioner has very fairly submitted that Chowkidari Rules provide a maximum age of 60 years up to which the Chowkidar can continue. The petitioner has already crossed the said age limit and at present he is 68 years of age.
2. The petitioner has no right to continue beyond the age of 60 years. Therefore, this Court does not find it necessary to determine the issues involved in the present petition.
3. In view of the above, the present petition is disposed of along with connected CMs.
(Rajnesh Oswal)
Judge
SRINAGAR 02-09-2026 Showkat Khan