Authority: High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur
Order Date: 05.10.2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Shyam Bihari, son of Shri Fulchand Suryavanshi, 44‑year‑old contract Line Attendant employed at Pandatarai Distribution Centre, Division Pandariya, CSPDCL.
- Respondents: Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited (through its Managing Director, Executive Director, Superintendent Engineer, Assistant Engineer, Executive Engineer) representing the employer.
- The petitioner filed WPS No. 7232 of 2026 seeking implementation of a transfer order dated 03.01.2025 that moved him from Pandatarai Distribution Centre (Division Pandariya) to Barpali Distribution Centre, Division Korba, and requested relief from the delay in being relieved at his present posting.
- The petitioner alleged that despite the transfer order, the employer had not relieved him, preventing him from joining the new posting. The respondents argued that the delay was due to a shortage of employees at the petitioner’s current location.
- The Court examined the transfer order, confirming it was issued by the competent authority (Executive Director) and remained operative, with no cancellation or modification on record.
Final Outcome
- The Court held that the respondent cannot indefinitely withhold implementation of a valid transfer order.
- It directed the respondents to take all necessary steps to relieve the petitioner and facilitate his joining at Barpali Distribution Centre, Division Korba, within 20 days of receipt of the order.
- The writ petition was allowed in its entirety.
Topics: Employment Transfer, Court Order