Authority: Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh
Order Date: 07 August 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Nirmala Devi, part‑time employee of UHBVNL, filed petition CWP‑24561‑2026 seeking direction to reconsider her claim after earlier rejection dated 09‑03‑2026.
- Respondents: Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd and others; counsel raised no objection to the limited prayer.
- The petition references a similar case Kaptan Singh vs UHBVNL (CWP‑12058‑2026) allowed on 22‑04‑2026, arguing that the earlier order should be revisited.
- Court noted submissions and the judgment in the referenced case, but did not assess merits.
Order
- Petition disposed with direction to respondents to reconsider and decide petitioner’s claim, granting her a hearing, within six months from the order.
- If petitioner is found entitled, benefit to be granted forthwith; if adverse, reasons must be recorded, and petitioner may seek further legal redress.
- No objection from respondents to the limited prayer.
Final Outcome
- UHBVNL must undertake a fresh, time‑bound consideration of Nirmala Devi’s claim, provide a hearing, and issue a reasoned order, enabling further appeal if necessary.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Power Utilities