Serial No.13 REGULAR CAUSE LIST IN THE HIGH COURT OF JAMMU & KASHMIR AND LADAKH AT SRINAGAR WP(C) 2976/2022 CM(7476/2022) Triloki Nath Pandita …Petitioner(s) Through: Mr. Iman Abdul Muizz, Advocate Vs. The Hon’ble High Court of J & K and Ladakh and Anr. ...Respondent(s) Through: Mr. Aatir Kawoosa, Advocate CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJEEV KUMAR, JUDGE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY PARIHAR, JUDGE ORDER 28.10.2025 1. Impugned in this petition is an order dated 23rd August, 2022, passed by the respondents whereby the representation made by the petitioner for re-fixation of his seniority and consequential benefits has been rejected. 2. The impugned communication is challenged primarily on the ground that the order rejecting the representation dated 23rd August, 2022 does not disclose any reasons for rejection of the claim. 3. Having heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the material on record, we are of the considered opinion that the respondents ought to have passed a speaking MIR ARIF MANZOOR I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document 28.10.25 and reasoned order on the representation of the petitioner seeking re-fixation of his seniority and consequential benefits. 4. By virtue of the impugned order dated 23rd August, 2022, the representation of the petitioner has been rejected being groundless and without any justification. 5. On this solitary ground, we allow this petition and quash the impugned order dated 23rd August, 2022 and a direction is issued to the respondents to reconsider the representation of the petitioner and pass a speaking order within a period of eight weeks’ from the date a copy of this order is served upon the respondents. The petitioner, if requests, shall be given a hearing in person. 6. The reasoned order to be passed by the respondents, shall be conveyed to the petitioner. 7. Disposed of. (SANJAY PARIHAR) (SANJEEV KUMAR) JUDGE JUDGE SRINAGAR: 28.10.2025 “Mir Arif” MIR ARIF MANZOOR I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document 28.10.25