WRIA/14361/2026 of SATYENDRA KUMAR SHUKLA Vs STATE OF U.P. AND 4 OTHERS on 16 September 2026

1. Heard Shri Aditya Kumar Rai, Advocate holding brief of Shri Devid Kumar Singh, learned counsel for the petitioner, learned Standing Counsel for the State and perused the record.

2. The instant writ petition has been filed for the following relief: "A. Issue a writ, order or direction in the nature of Mandamus commanding the respondent no. 2/competent authority to consider and decide the petitioner's representation dated 11.05.2026, along with his online transfer request dated 13.05.2026, seeking transfer from District Kanpur Dehat to District Fatehpur, in accordance with the applicable Transfer Policy 2026-27, applicable service rules, availability of post and administrative exigency, by passing a reasoned and speaking order within a stipulated period as may be fixed by this Hon'ble Court, B. Issue a further writ, order or direction commanding the competent authority to take into consideration, while deciding the petitioner's representation, the petitioner's continuous service at District Kanpur Dehat since the year 2010, his long tenure at the present place of posting, his genuine family circumstances and the difficulties specifically disclosed in his representation; C. Issue an appropriate writ, order or direction directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's request for posting at any suitable available post in District Fatehpur, including the offices. indicated by the petitioner in his online transfer request, namely CMO Fatehpur, District Hospital Versus Counsel for Petitioner(s) : Devid Kumar Singh, Prateek Rai Counsel for Respondent(s) : C.S.C. Satyendra Kumar Shukla .....Petitioner(s) State Of U.P. And 4 Others .....Respondent(s)

Fatehpur or District Women Hospital Fatehpur, subject to availability of post and administrative exigency, and to pass an appropriate order in accordance with law; D. Issue a writ, order or direction restraining the respondents from rejecting the petitioner's representation mechanically or solely on the ground that transfer is an administrative matter, without considering the specific circumstances and the applicable Transfer Policy 2026-27."

3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is seeking transfer from District Kanpur Dehat to District Fatehpur. In this regard, the petitioner has moved a representation/application which is pending consideration.

4. Learned Standing Counsel has submitted that no useful purpose would be served in keeping this petition pending and it would be appropriate to direct the respondent no. 2 to decide the representation/application of the petitioner within a time frame as fixed by this Court.

5. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, the present petition stands disposed of finally with a direction to respondent No. 2 to consider and decide the aforementioned representation/application of the petitioner, in accordance with law, expeditiously, preferably within a period of twelve weeks from the date of production of a certified copy of this order after giving opportunity of hearing to the parties concerned provided that there is no other legal impediment. September 17, 2026 Ved Prakash WRIA No. 14361 of 2026 2 (Manish Kumar Nigam,J.) Digitally signed by :- VED PRAKASH SHARMA High Court of Judicature at Allahabad Digitally signed by :- VED PRAKASH SHARMA High Court of Judicature at Allahabad Digitally signed by :- VED PRAKASH SHARMA High Court of Judicature at Allahabad