HIGH COURT OF TRIPURA AGARTALA WP(C) 237 of 2026 1. Dr. Debasish Behera, S/O: Sri Bairagi Charan Behera, R/O: Quarter No- Type -4-56, Block no -22, Malancha Niwas Government Quarter Complex, Kunjaban, Agartala, West, Tripura, Pin-799006, Aged about: 50 years. 2. Dr Joyabrata Roy, S/O-Anil Chandra Roy, R/O: H-302, Housing Board Quarter Complex, 79-Tilla, Agartala-799006, PS-New Capital Complex, aged about: 46 years. 3. Dr. Kanika Kalai, D/O: Sachin Kalai, W/o- Dr.Bimal Kalai, Residential address: Bankumari, Agartala by, West Tripura-799006, Dist: West Tripura, P.S:New Capital Complex, P. O.: Bankumari, Aged about: 42 years. 4. Dr. Bijoy Kumar Sarkar, S/O: Narayan Chandra Sarkar, Address: AG colony, Indra Nagar, Agartala, West Tripura-799006, PO: Indra Nagar, P.S: New Capital Complex, Aged about: 42 years approx. 5. Dr. Ankan De, S/O: Lt. Arun De, R/O: T/IV/35, Block 14, Malanchaniwas, Agartala, West Tripura, P.S: New Capital Complex, PIN: 799006, aged about: 42 years. 6. Dr. Aparajita Das, C/O: Dr. Lakshman Das, R/O Tripura Medical College Quarter Complex, Quarter No. B5, Hapania, Agartala, Tripura, P.S: Amtali, District: West Tripura, PIN:799014, Aged about:40 Years. 7. Dr. Amit Kumar Nath, S/O: Anil Chandra Debnath, R/O Vill+P.O: Deocherra, P.S: Panisagar, District: North Tripura, PIN: 799260, aged about: 41 Years. 8. Dr. Sushanta Debbarma, S/O: Harendra Debbarma, R/O Nazir Pukur, Krishnanagar, Agartala, P.O: Agartala, P.S: West Agartala, District: West Tripura, PIN: 799002. aged about: 40 Years. 9. Dr. Prasanta Kumar Das, S/O: Panindra Chandra Das, R/O khakchang Complex, LAM-1, Last Building, Agartala, West Tripura, P.O: Kunjaban, P.S: New Capital Complex, PIN: 799006, aged about:51 Years. Page 2 of 4 10. Dr. Param Debbarma, S/O Kamala Kanta Debbarma, R/O Vill: Haria Kabra Para, P.O + P.S: Takarjala, District; Sepahijala, Tripura, PIN: 799102, aged about: 40 Years. 11.Dr. Sukanta Das, S/O: Satish Chandra Das, R/O Akhaora Road, Agartala, Near Agantuk Club, P.O: Agartala, P.S: West Agartala, PIN: 799001, aged about:40 Years ………....Petitioners VERSUS 1. The State of Tripura, Represented By its Secretary. Animal Resource Development Department, Govt. of Tripura P.O: Secretariat, P.S: New Capital Complex, Dist: West Tripura, Pin: 799010. 2. The Director, Animal Resource Development Department, Govt. of Tripura, P.O Agartala, P.S West Agartala, District: West Tripura, PIN: 799001 3. The Principal, College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Govt. of Tripura P.O & P.S: R. K Nagar, District: West Tripura, PIN: 799008. 4. The Secretary, Higher Education Department, Govt. of Tripura, P.O: Secretariat, P.S: NCC, District West Tripura, PIN: 799010. 5. The Secretary, Finance Department, Govt. of Tripura, P.O: Secretariat, P.S: NCC, District West Tripura, PIN: 799010. ….......Respondents For the Petitioner(s) : Mr. Arijit Bhowmik, Advocate. Ms. I. Chakma, Advocate. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. P. Gautam, Sr.G.A. BEFORE HON’BLE JUSTICE DR. T. AMARNATH GOUD O R D E R 06.04.2026 [1] Heard learned counsel appearing for the respective parties. Page 3 of 4 [2] This present writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the following reliefs: “i. Issue Notice upon the Respondents; ii. Call for the records; iii.Issue Rule calling upon the Respondents to show cause as to why the Petitioners shall not be granted 3 additional non-compounded increments on successful acquisition of Ph.D degree while in service. AND Issue Rule calling upon the Respondents to show cause as to why the pay of the Petitioners shall not be refixed upon grant of 3 additional non- compounded increments on acquisition of Ph.D degree while in service and the arrears of pay shall not be released in favour of the Petitioners. AND Issue Rule calling upon the Respondents to show cause as to why clause 10 of the Notification dated 01.10.2019 shall not be set aside and quashed and further directions shall not be issued upon Respondents to create provision for award of increments upon acquisition of Higher qualifications like Ph.D. M.V.Sc, etc. iv.And after hearing the parties, be pleased to make the rule absolute.” [3] It is the case of the petitioners that the petitioners herein approached this Court for providing benefits of three additional non compounded incentive increment w.e.f, 03.07.2019 for obtaining Ph.D. Degree. Hence, this petition before this Court. [4] After perusal of the record, it has been seen that one of the petitioners namely Ankan De submitted representations dated 21.03.2023, 26.04.2023 and 20.05.2023 respectively, addressed to the concerned respondent(s) ventilating the grievances of the petitioners. But, till date no positive response has been received by them. [5] In view of the same, without expressing any opinion on merits of the case, this present writ petition is disposed of directing the concerned respondent(s) to consider the matter, more particularly in light of the representations dated 21.03.2023, 26.04.2023 and 20.05.2023 filed by the petitioner and take a decision within a period of 03 months from the date of receipt of the copy of this order in accordance with law provided that the petitioners are eligible in this aspect . Page 4 of 4 [6] With the above observation and direction, this present writ petition stands disposed of. As a sequel, miscellaneous application(s), pending if any, shall stand closed. DR. T.AMARNATH GOUD,J Paritosh SABYAS ACHI GHOSH Digitally signed by SABYASACHI GHOSH Date: 2026.04.10 17:56:56 +05'30'