Authority: High Court of Uttarakhand at Nainital
Order Date: 01 July 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Petitioner – Rajendra Singh, regular driver employed by Nagar Palika Parishad, Tehri Garhwal; Respondents – State of Uttarakhand and Nagar Palika Parishad, Tehri Garhwal.
- Nature of Proceeding: Writ Petition (Service Single No. 1539 of 2026) seeking a writ of mandamus to compel respondents to grant Grade Pay benefits to the petitioner as per Government Order dated 31‑01‑2014, clarified by Government Order dated 28‑01‑2019.
- Background: Petitioner was initially appointed as a daily‑wage driver and regularized on 10‑01‑2007. Despite the applicability of the 2014 and 2019 Government Orders to drivers in Nagar Palika Parishads, the petitioner alleges that the Grade Pay benefit and consequent arrears have not been granted. Multiple representations were made to the municipal authority without any decision.
- Petitioner’s Prayer: Issue a mandamus directing respondents to grant Grade Pay and arrears; alternatively, allow petitioner to make a fresh representation before the municipal authority.
- Respondent’s Position: No objection to the prayer of allowing a fresh representation.
Final Outcome
- The writ petition is disposed of with a direction that the petitioner must submit a fresh representation detailing his grievance to respondent No.2 (Nagar Palika Parishad) within ten (10) days from the date of the order.
- Upon receipt of such representation, respondent No.2 is mandated to consider and decide the matter by a reasoned order, strictly in accordance with the applicable Government Orders, within eight (8) weeks.
- Any pending applications, if any, are also disposed of.
Topics: Labour Law, Grade Pay, Municipal Administration