1 CGHC010177382020 2026:CGHC:35915 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR WPS No. 3195 of 2020 1 - Lakhan Lal Rathore S/o Shri Shankar Aged About 46 Years R/o Village- Bhaismakhar, Post- Gevra, P.S.- Kusmunda, Tehsil- Katghora, District- Korba, Chhattisgarh ... Petitioner(s) versus 1 - South Eastern Coalfields Limited Through Chairman-Cum-Managing Director, South Eastern Coalfields Limited, Seepat Road, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh 2 - Director (Personnel) South Eastern Coalfields Limited, Seepat Road, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh 3 - General Manager South Eastern Coalfields Limited, Kusmunda Area, District- Korba, Chhattisgarh ... Respondent(s) For Petitioner(s) : Ms. Rakshita Mishra on behalf of Mr. Chandresh Shrivastava, Advocates For Respondent(s) : Mr. Pankaj Singh, Advocate HARNEET KAUR Digitally signed by HARNEET KAUR Date: 2026.08.14 10:47:27 +0530 2 SB – Hon’ble Shri Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal Order on Board 13/08/2026 1. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that petitioner has filed a representation seeking monetary/service benefits for the period from 2004 till the date of his appointment which has not been considered by the respondent authorities. 2. Learned counsel for the respondents submits that petitioner’s representation will be considered in accordance with law. 3. Be that as it may, respondents/competent authority is directed to consider the representation of petitioner and decide it within 45 days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order in accordance with law. Petitioner is at liberty to file additional material (if any). It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the matter. 4. Accordingly, this writ petition stands disposed of. No cost(s). Sd/- (Sanjay K. Agrawal) JUDGE Harneet