1 2026:CGHC:1663 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR WPS No. 187 of 2026 1 - Anand Rao Janbandhu S/o Late Shri Ramchand Janbandhu, Aged About 64 Years Retired Dresser (Patti Bandhak) At Veterinary Health Services Department Dongargaon, District Rajnandgaon (C.G.) R/o Village Hajjutola, Tahsil Ambagarh Chowki, District Mohala- Manpur- Ambagarh Chowki C.G. ... Petitioner Versus 1 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through Secretary, Department Of Veterinary Health Services Department, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Mantralaya New Raipur, District Raipur C.G. 2 - Director, Veterinary Health Services Department Indravati Bhawan, Block No. 03, Naya Raipur District Raipur C.G. 3 - Collector, Rajnandgaon, District Rajnandgaon C.G. 4 - Deputy Director, Veterinary Health Services Department Rajnandgaon District Rajnandgaon C.G. 5 - Controller Officer, Gratuity Payment Act And Labour Officer Rajnandgaon District Rajnandgaon C.G. ... Respondents For Petitioner : Mr. C.R. Sahu, Advocate For Respondents/State : Ms. Smita Jha, Panel Lawyer SB: Hon'ble Shri Parth Prateem Sahu, Judge ORDER ON BOARD 12/01/2026 2 1. This petition has been filed by the petitioner seeking for the following relief(s):- “10.1. This Hon'ble Court may kindly be pleased to direct the respondent authorities to consider pending representation and to release gratuity with 12% interest at the earliest, in the interest of justice; 10.2 Any other relief which may be suitable in the facts and circumstances of the case, may also be granted.” 2. After arguing for sometime, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that he may be permitted to withdraw this writ petition at this stage with liberty to file application under Section 8 of the Gratuity Act, 1972 for execution of the order passed by the Controlling Authority under the Gratuity Act, 1972. 3. In view of the submissions made by counsel for the petitioner, this writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn with liberty as prayed for. 4. Certified copy as per rules. Sd/- (Parth Prateem Sahu) Judge Dey SHUBHAM DEY Digitally signed by SHUBHAM DEY Date: 2026.01.12 18:10:15 +0530