Moti Sagar Tiwari Compassionate Appointment Order

Authority: High Court at Calcutta, Constitutional Writ Jurisdiction Appellate Side

Order Date: 07 September 2026

Case Overview

• Parties: Petitioner – Mr. Moti Sagar Tiwari; Respondents – 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.
• Background: The petitioner had applied for a compassionate appointment some time earlier. According to Advocate Devajyoti Barman, learned counsel for the Union, the application has been duly considered under the law, but the petitioner had not received any intimation of the decision.
• Court Directions:

1. Leave was granted to correct typographical errors in paragraphs 2 and 3 of the writ petition.

2. The respondent (Union of India) was directed to inform the petitioner, within two weeks from the date of the order, whether he is entitled to the compassionate appointment.

3. The Court clarified that no equity or right is created in favour of the petitioner by virtue of this order.

4. The writ petition was disposed of with no order as to costs.

5. An urgent photostat certified copy of the order may be provided to the parties on a priority basis if applied for.

Final Outcome

• The writ petition is disposed; no equity or right is conferred on the petitioner.
• The Union of India must communicate the decision on the compassionate appointment to the petitioner within two weeks.
• No costs are awarded against either party.

Topics: Compassionate Appointment, Court Order