Authority: High Court of Uttarakhand at Nainital

Order Date: 11 September 2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: Ashok Kumar Prajapati (Petitioner) vs. Uttarakhand Pay Jal Sansadhan Vikas Evam Nirman Nigam (Respondent).
  • Nature of Proceeding: Writ Petition (S/B) No.589 of 2026 seeking a direction for the Respondent to decide an appeal filed by the petitioner.
  • Background: The petitioner’s services were terminated by the Managing Director of the Respondent‑Nigam on 15 July 2026. The petitioner filed an appeal against this termination on 10 August 2026.
  • Relief Sought: The petitioner requested the Court to direct the Respondent‑Nigam to decide the appeal expeditiously.
  • Respondent’s Position: Learned counsel for the Respondent‑Nigam stated that the appeal would be decided within three months.

Final Outcome

  • The Court disposed of the writ petition, directing the Respondent‑Nigam to decide the appeal within three months from the date of communication of this order.
  • Any pending applications, if any, were also disposed of.

Topics: Legal Dispute, Administrative Order