WRIA/16737/2026 of JITENDRA KUMAR AND ANOTHER Vs UNION OF INDIA AND 3 OTHERS on 8 October 2026

1. This petition has been filed for the following reliefs:- "A. Issue a writ, order or direction in the nature of Mandamus commanding the respondent authorities to accord to the petitioners appropriate seniority in accordance with law, on the same principles as have been applied in the cases of similarly situated employees, including Shri Rishipal, Shri Jagat Pal Singh and Shri Ramu Yadav, and consequently to grant to the petitioners all admissible consequential service benefits, including appropriate pay fixation, promotional consideration and monetary benefits, as may legally flow thereof &there from. B. Issue a writ, order or direction in the nature of Mandamus commanding the competent respondent authority to consider and decide the petitioners' representations by means of a reasoned and speaking order, after specifically considering the departmental orders dated 05.09.2024 and 06.06.2024 pertaining to similarly situated employees, within such stipulated period as may be fixed by this Hon'ble Court."

2. A preliminary objection has been raised by Sri Vinay Kumar, learned counsel appearing for the respondents, that the petitioners are presently posted at Bombay in Railway Protection Force and there is no cause of action at Allahabad.

3. In view of the same, I am not inclined to interfere in the matter. Versus Counsel for Petitioner(s) : Aishwarya Pratap Singh Counsel for Respondent(s) : A.S.G.I. Jitendra Kumar And Another .....Petitioner(s) Union Of India And 3 Others .....Respondent(s)

4. Accordingly, the petition is dismissed with liberty to the petitioners to approach the appropriate forum. October 9, 2026 Nitika Sri. WRIA No. 16737 of 2026 2 (Manish Kumar Nigam,J.) Digitally signed by :- NITIKA SRIVASTAVA High Court of Judicature at Allahabad