Authority: High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur

Order Date: 06/10/2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: Vinod Kumar Markande, resident of Bhatgaon, Durg district, Chhattisgarh, seeking extension of his contractual appointment with the Chhattisgarh Tourism Board.
  • Respondents: (1) State of Chhattisgarh through Secretary, Department of Tourism; (2) Chhattisgarh Tourism Board; (3) Managing Director of Chhattisgarh Tourism Board.
  • Counsel: petitioner represented by Mr. Aman Tamboli; respondents represented by Mr. Aditya Tiwari (for the State) and Mr. Suyashdhar Badgaiya (for the Board).
  • Background: The petitioner submitted a writ petition after the State Government, via a communication dated 17‑Nov‑2025, recommended extending his contractual tenure. The communication was placed on record.
  • The petitioner sought permission to withdraw the writ and pursue his claim directly before the Tourism Board.
  • Respondents raised no objection to the withdrawal.

Final Outcome

  • The Court, noting the lack of objection from the respondents, dismissed the writ petition as withdrawn and granted the petitioner liberty to pursue his claim before the Chhattisgarh Tourism Board.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Tourism Employment