Authority: High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur
Order Date: 18 September 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Negiram Markandey, aged about 61, resident of Daak Bangla Ward, Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh.
- Respondents: (1) State of Chhattisgarh through Secretary, Department of Agriculture Development and Farmer Development and Bio‑Technology; (2) Managing Director, Chhattisgarh State Agriculture Marketing (Mandi) Board.
- The petitioner was transferred on 25‑08‑2026 from Agriculture Marketing Mandi Samiti, Kanker (North Bastar) to Agriculture Marketing Mandi Samiti, Patthalgaon (Jashpur) on administrative grounds.
- He submitted a representation to the Managing Director, arguing that he is due to retire in 13 months and seeking reconsideration of the transfer.
- Counsel for the petitioner highlighted the pending retirement and requested the Court to direct consideration of the representation.
- Counsel for Respondent No. 2 (Mr. Anumeh Shrivastava) stated that the representation has already been forwarded to the Chairman of the Board and will be decided within 25 days, considering the petitioner’s retirement date.
Final Outcome
- The Court disposes of the writ petition, directing the Chairman of the Chhattisgarh State Agriculture Marketing (Mandi) Board to consider and decide the petitioner’s representation in accordance with law within 25 days of receipt of a copy of this order.
- The Court expressly states that it has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the representation; the competent authority must decide independently.
- Consequently, the writ petition stands disposed of.
Topics: Transfer Orders, Administrative Law, Agricultural Marketing