1 CGHC010115352019 2026:CGHC:30902 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR WPS No. 2665 of 2019 R.P. Chandel, S/o Shri Ram Sevak Chandel, Aged about 61 years, R/o 122/B, Ward No.5, Maitri Vihar, Supela, Bhilai, District Durg, Chhattisgarh. ... Petitioner versus 1. Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited, Through its Chairman, Daganiya, Raipur, Chhattisgarh. 2. Managing Director, Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited, Daganiya, Raipur, Chhattisgarh. 3. Deputy General Manager, Human Resources-II, Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited, Daganiya, Raipur, Chhattisgarh. 4. Deputy General Manager, Industrial Relations, Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited, Daganiya, Raipur, Chhattisgarh. ... Respondents For Petitioner : Mr. Ishaan Saluja, Advocate on behalf of Mr. Sandeep Singh, Advocate. For Respondents : Ms. Veena Nair, Advocate. Single Bench:- Hon'ble Shri Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal Order on Board 21/07/2026 1. The petitioner by way of this writ petition has substantially prayed for grant of higher pay scale with effect from 2-4-2008. SISTA SOMAYAJULU Digitally signed by SISTA SOMAYAJULU Date: 2026.07.21 16:50:00 +0530 2 2. Mr. Ishaan Saluja, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner, would submit that higher pay scale has been paid to the petitioner with effect from 1-4-2012, however, he is entitled for the same from 2-4-2008. 3. Ms. Veena Nair, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the respondents, would oppose the writ petition. 4. I have heard learned counsel for the parties and considered their rival submissions made herein-above and also gone through the record with utmost circumspection. 5. After hearing learned counsel for the parties and after going through the record, this Court is of the opinion that ends of justice would be served if the petitioner is allowed to make a representation before the competent authority which shall be considered and decided by the said authority in accordance with law. 6. Accordingly, the petitioner is permitted to make a representation before the competent authority for grant of higher pay scale with effect from 2-4-2008 which shall be considered and decided by the said authority in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 7. With the aforesaid observation and direction, the writ petition stands finally disposed of. No order as to cost(s). Sd/- (Sanjay K. Agrawal) JUDGE Soma