2026:JHHC:25984 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI W.P. (S) No. 5530 of 2026 --------- Kajal Kumari, aged about 36 years, widow of Late Raj Kumar Yadav, resident of Jealgora Basti No.7, P.O.-Jealgora, P.S.-Jorapokhar, District-Dhanbad. ......Petitioner(s) Versus 1. M/s Bharat Coking Coal Ltd., through its Chief Managing Director, a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, Koyla Bhawan, having its registered office in Koyla Nagar, Saraidhela, P.O., P.S. & District-Dhanbad 2. Director Personnel, M/s Bharat Coking Coal Ltd., a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, Koyla Bhawan, having its registered office in Koyla Nagar, Saraidhela, P.O., P.S. & District - Dhanbad 3. General Manager, Lodna Area, M/s Bharat Coking Coal Ltd., a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, Koyla Bhawan, P.O. Lodna, P.S. Pathardih, District - Dhanbad 4. Project Officer. M/s Bharat Coking Coal Ltd., a subsidiary of Coal India Limited. Koyla Bhawan, P.O. - Lodna. P.S. Jealgora. District – Dhanbad .....Respondent(s) --------- CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK ROSHAN --------- For the Petitioner(s) : Mr. Ashim Kumar Ashani, Advocate For the Respondent(s) : Mr. Anupam Shandilya, Advocate Mr. Rahul Kumar Advocate --------- 02/Dated:-28.08.2026 1. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 2. The instant writ application has been preferred by the petitioner praying therein for the following reliefs: For grant of an appropriate writ in the nature of mandamus, or an order of direction commanding upon the respondents to consider the case of the petitioner for employment on compensational ground, on account of premature death of her husband and also for release of terminal benefits with interest @ 10% per annum, and within a reasonable period, and for any other appropriate writ or order or direction as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that though the petitioner is fully entitled for the prayer made in the instant writ application; however, in spite of repeated representations, the grievance of the petitioner has not been redressed. 4. Learned counsel for the respondents fairly submits 2026:JHHC:25984 2 that since no counter affidavit has been filed; as such the petitioner 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 petitioner 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 petitioner to file a fresh representation along with all supporting documents before the respondent No.4. The moment the respondent No.4 will receive such representation, he shall look into the grievance of the petitioner 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 8 weeks from the date of receipt of such representation and communicate the same to the petitioner. If the order is passed in favour of the petitioner, all consequential benefits shall be extended to the petitioner within a further period of 4 weeks. 6. Pending I.A., if any, also stands closed. (Deepak Roshan, J.) AUGUST 28, 2026 vikas/- uploaded 31/08/2026