$~75 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI # CNR No. DLHC010474012026 + W.P.(C) 14580/2026 & CM APPL. 68273/2026 ASHOK KUMAR .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Abhay Kumar Bhargava, Mr. Ajinkya Dhalwade and Mr. Nikhel Kumar, Advs. versus UNION OF INDIA & ORS. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Rajeev Kumar SPC with Mr. Rahul Kumar Sharma, GP. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NITIN WASUDEO SAMBRE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY SHARMA O R D E R % 30.09.2026 1. By way of the present writ petition, the petitioner prays for direction to the respondents for release of benefit of ex-gratia compensation as stipulated under Office Memorandums dated 21.04.2011 and 07.06.2017. 2. Learned counsel representing the respondents submits that the petitioner did not file any representation before filing the writ petition; however, the respondents are processing the petitioner’s writ petition as a representation and final decision in this regard shall be taken in an expeditious manner. In case, it is held that the petitioner is entitled for ex- gratia compensation, the same shall be released to the petitioner, in any case, within a period of twelve weeks from today, alongwith interest @ 6% per This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 05/10/2026 at 11:27:27 annum from the date the same is due and payable to the petitioner. 3. In view of the aforesaid statement, no further order is required to be passed. 4. The petition is disposed of. 5. Pending application(s), if any, also stands disposed of. 6. Order be uploaded on the website of this Court forthwith. NITIN WASUDEO SAMBRE, J SANJAY SHARMA, J SEPTEMBER 30, 2026/AR This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 05/10/2026 at 11:27:27