CONT P/3721/2026 of N.Ganesh and another Vs Gangandeep Singh Bedi, IAS and another on 15 October 2026

Order

The petitioners had originally filed WP.No.10926 of 2024 seeking a direction to the respondents to appoint them as Assistant Engineer (Civil / Mechanical) on the basis of their representation.

2. This Court by order dated 02.04.2026 had passed the following order: “Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the fact that the petitioners’ representation dated 29.06.2021 has not been considered, the respondents are directed to consider the same and pass orders on its own merits, within a period of 6 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. It is made clear that till the disposal of the petitioners’ representation, two seats shall be kept vacant.”

3. When the orders of this Court had been forwarded to the contemnors by letter of the petitioners dated 11.05.2026, a reply came to

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be issued on 10.06.2026, wherein, it has been stated as follows: “The request of the petitioners has been examined in detail with reference to the provisions of the CMWSS Act, 1978, the CMWSSB Service Regulations, 1978 and the CMWSSB Special Regulations, 1982. Further, filling up of vacancies also involves financial commitment to the Board and therefore appointments are considered only based on administrative necessity and approval of the Board / Government from time to time. Hence, the request of the petitioners may be considered with appropriate authority subject to the method of recruitment, availability of vacancies, administrative requirements, financial commitment of the Board and approval from the competent authority.”

4. The petitioners without filing contempt petition proceeded to file subsequent writ petition for the very same relief with modification, namely, that the appointment should be made within a time bound period.

5. In the counter filed by respondents they have stated as follows: “7.At the very outset, I place myself at the mercy of this

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Hon’ble Court and tender my sincere apology for the language used in para No.2 of the Board’s speaking communication dated 10.06.2026. It is most respectfully submitted that there was absolutely no intent, under any circumstances, to undermine, disrespect or affront the majestic dignity of this Hon’ble Court.

8. I submit that I state that the sole intention of para No.2 of the communication dated 10.06.2026 was to convey that the request of the petitioners could not be acceded to automatically or purely on a possessory basis. It was meant to apprise the petitioners that any appointment to the post of Assistant Engineer strictly subject to the complex matrix of the statutory framework, service rules, method of recruitment availability of sanctioned vacancies and administrative / financial approvals from the competent authority.” However, to date no orders has been passed as directed by the orders of this Court dated 02.04.2026.

6. Therefore, the respondents are directed to pass speaking orders on the representation dated 29.06.2021 by 30.10.2026 after giving

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opportunity to the petitioner to present their case. If the orders are not complied with, the contemnors shall be present before this Court on the next hearing.

7. Post this matter on 02.11.2026. 15-10-2026 KAN

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P.T.ASHA J. KAN CONT P No. 3721 of 2026 15-10-2026

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