( 2026:JHHC:28092 ) IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI W.P(S). No. 7054 of 2026 Rakesh Routh, aged about 36 years, S/o Shri Umesh Routh, resident of Kayestha Para, Jamtara, P.O & P.S & District Jamtara 815351 ….Petitioner Versus 1. Union of India, through its Secretary, Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation, New Delhi 2. Indian Statistical Institute, a Government of India undertaking through its Chief Executive (A&F), having its head office at 203, Barrackpore, Trunk Road, Kolkata-700108 3. Director, Indian Statistical Institute, a Government of India undertaking, having its head office at 203, Barrackpore, Trunk Road, Kolkata-700108 4. Chief Executive (Administration & Finance), a Government of India undertaking, Indian Statistical Institute, having its head office at 203, Barrackpore, Trunk Road, Kolkata-700108 …..Respondents ---- CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK ROSHAN --- For the Petitioner : Mr. Ashim Kr. Sahani , Advocate For the Respondents : Mr. Prashant Pallav, ASGI : Mr. Radha Krishnan Gupta, CGC --- 02/ Dated: 15.09.2026 1. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 2. The instant writ application has been preferred by the petitioner praying therein for the following reliefs: “i. For grant of an appropriate writ in the nature of mandamus, commanding upon the respondents to consider regularization of his services on the post of Multitasking Staff, working at its Giridih Branch, against vacant and sanctioned post, and for grant of consequential benefits accrued thereunder, within a reasonable period.” 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is fully entitled for the prayer made in the instant writ application; however, the grievance of the petitioner has not been redressed. ( 2026:JHHC:28092 ) 4. Learned counsel for the respondents fairly submits 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 respondent No. 3 to look into the grievance of the petitioner by treating this writ application as representation and take a decision in the matter in accordance with law and applicable rules and regulations and in light of Annexure-19 and 20 by passing a reasoned and speaking order within a period of 6 weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order and communicate the same to the petitioner. The petitioner may serve a copy of this writ application along with the relevant documents to the concerned respondent for convenience. 6. It goes without saying that if the petitioner is still working, he shall not be disengaged, and shall receive his salary what he is getting today. 7. Pending I.A., if any, also stands closed. 15.09.2026 (Deepak Roshan, J.) Abha/-