Authority: High Court at Calcutta, Constitutional Writ Jurisdiction Appellate Side
Order Date: 07/09
Case Overview
- Parties: Petitioner Rubel SK (represented by Advocate for petitioner Mr. Moti Sagar Tiwari) vs. Union of India and Food Corporation of India (FCI).
- Nature of Proceeding: Writ petition seeking a compassionate appointment following the death of the petitioner’s father.
- Key Allegations/Issues: The petitioner applied for a compassionate appointment; the Union indicated the application had been considered in accordance with law but the petitioner had not been intimated of the outcome.
- Court Observations: The court granted leave to correct typographical errors in paragraphs 2 and 3 of the petition. It clarified that no equity or legal right is created for the petitioner by this order.
- Directions Issued:
- The Union (respondent) must inform the petitioner within two weeks from the date of the order whether he is entitled to the compassionate appointment.
- The writ petition is to be disposed of with no order as to costs.
- An urgent photostat certified copy of the order shall be provided to the parties on priority if applied for.
Final Outcome
- The writ petition is disposed of without costs. The Union is directed to communicate the decision on the compassionate appointment within two weeks, and the order does not confer any legal right or equity on the petitioner.
Topics: Compassionate Appointment, Judicial Order