Dakshin Haryana Bijli Seniority Promotion Order

Authority: Punjab and Haryana High Court at Chandigarh

Order Date: 08 July 2026

Case Overview

• Petitioner: S. K. Nain, represented by Advocate Mr. Sunil Kumar Nehra (Sirsa).
• Respondents: Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitaran Nigam and others, represented by Advocate Mr. R.S. Longia.
• Nature of Petition: The petitioner claimed that his seniority was formally accepted by an order dated 25 January 2025, but the consequential promotion based on that seniority had not been effected.
• Petitioner's Relief Sought: To file a representation before the appropriate authorities and to have the matter decided in a time‑bound manner.
• Respondents' Position: They stated that if the representation is filed within four weeks, the authorities are obligated to decide the matter within six months, in accordance with applicable law.

Final Outcome

• The Court ordered that the petitioner may file the representation within a period of four weeks and directed that the representation be decided within six months from the date of filing.

Topics: Seniority Promotion, Public Sector Employment