SHIVKUMAR SINGH v. THE STATE OF JHARKHAND THROUGH CHIEF SECRETARY
WPC/694/2026 · 2026-07-09
Deepak Roshan
body2026
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[ 2026 DAILYLAW 19716 (JHR) · dailylaw.ai ]
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2026:JHHC:20258 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI
W.P. (S) No. 694 of 2026
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1. Shivkumar Singh, aged about 51 years, son of Late Babulal Singh, R/o-village-Tilra, P.O.-Mandhaniya, P.S.- Mayurhand, District- Chatra
2. Ramjeet Dangi, aged about 38 years, son of Giraj Mahto, R/o village- Belhar, P.O. Nawadih Damol, P.S. Pathalgada, District- Chatra;
....Petitioner(s)
Versus
1. The State of Jharkhand through Chief Secretary, Project Bhawan, P.O. and P.S.- Dhurwa, District- Ranchi
2. Secretary, Revenue, Registration and Land Reforms Department, Government of Jharkhand, Project Bhawan, P.O. and P.S.- Dhurwa, District- Ranchi.
3. Deputy Commissioner, Hazaribagh, P.O., P.S. and District- Hazaribagh.
4. Settlement Officer, Hazaribagh, P.O. P.S. and District-Hazaribagh
....Respondent(s)
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CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK ROSHAN
--------- For the Petitioner(s) : Mr. Vikesh Kumar, Advocate
Mr. A.K. Sahani, Advocate For the Respondent(s) : Mr. Binit Chandra, A.C. to AAG-III
--------- 03/Dated: 09.07.2026
1.
Heard learned counsel for the parties.
2.
The instant writ application has been preferred by the petitioners praying therein for the following reliefs:
For grant of an appropriate writ in the nature of mandamus commanding upon the respondents to consider and grant promotions to the petitioners on higher post of Peshkar and to pay the consequential benefits with grade pay of Rs.4600 from the date of their entitlement in terms of rule 1985 and to pay the difference of salary on account of addition of such grade pay and to salary for the higher post with interest @10% р.а. from the date of due till actual payment within a specified period and for any other writ or appropriate direction as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper.
3.
Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that though the petitioners are fully entitled for the prayer made in the instant writ application; however, in spite of the representation dated 07.11.2025 (Annexure-10) the grievance of the petitioners has not been redressed.
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4.
Learned counsel for the respondents fairly submits that since no counter affidavit has been filed; as such the petitioners may be directed to approach the concerned respondent by filing a fresh representation, who shall look into the matter so that the grievance of the petitioners can be redressed.
5.
Having regard to the aforesaid submissions and without going into the merits of the case, the instant writ application is hereby disposed of by directing the petitioners to file fresh representation/s before the respondent No.2, who upon receipt of the same, shall look into the grievance of the petitioners and take a decision in the matter in accordance with law and applicable rules and regulations by passing a reasoned and speaking order within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of such representation/s and communicate the same to the petitioners and if the decision is passed in favour of the petitioners, then consequential order shall be passed within a further period of four weeks.
6.
With the aforesaid observations and directions, the instant writ application stands disposed of. Pending I.A., if any, also stands closed.
(Deepak Roshan, J.) JULY 9, 2026 vikas/- uploaded 10/07/2026