Authority: High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Nagpur Bench
Order Date: 8 October 2026
Case Overview
- Petition No.: 8126 of 2026
- Petitioner: Subhashchandra s/o Chabilal Yadav, represented by Advocate Mr. Atharva Doye.
- Respondents: Western Coalfields Limited (Respondent No.1) and others (including Respondent No.4 represented by AGP Ms. K. P. Marpakwar).
- Nature of Proceeding: Writ petition seeking the difference in enhanced compensation as prescribed under the Government Resolution dated 22‑08‑2012.
- Prayer: Grant of the enhanced compensation amount pending determination by the respondents.
- Court Composition (Coram): Hon’ble Justices Anil S. Kilor and Rajnish R. Vyas.
Court Directions
1. The petition is to be treated as a representation rather than a substantive adjudication of merits.
2. Respondent No.1 (Western Coalfields Limited) must decide the petitioner's compensation claim in accordance with the applicable Government Resolution within eight weeks from the date a copy of this order is produced to the respondent.
3. The petitioner's counsel undertakes to furnish a copy of the present order, together with the petition, to Respondent No.1 within one week of the order date.
4. The decision taken by Respondent No.1 on the representation shall be communicated to the petitioners within one week of the passing of this order.
5. With the above directions, the writ petition is disposed of and no costs are awarded against either party.
Final Outcome
- The court did not adjudicate the substantive compensation claim; instead, it directed the respondent to decide the matter as a representation within a stipulated timeframe, and the petition stands disposed without costs.
Topics: Compensation, Coal Mining, Court Order