Parmendra Kumar vs SPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA on 28 October 2026

1. Learned proxy counsel appearing for the applicant submits that in the present OA, the applicant is aggrieved by action of the respondents in terminating his services as Coach (Shooting) at SAI STC, w.e.f., 12.10.2026, vide oral order and without giving any reason therefor. It is the case of the applicant that that applicant was selected and appointed by the respondents as Coach (Shooting) on contract basis vide offer of appointment dated 29.09.2023 and since then, he has been working as such and performing the duties to the satisfaction of the respondents. However arbitrarily, the respondents have terminated his services from 12.10.2026 and thus, the present OA.

2. Issue notice.

3. There is no representation on behalf of the respondents.

4. Learned proxy counsel appearing for the applicant presses for grant of interim relief in terms of relief sought vide para 9 of the OA.

5. Let the respondents file reply/short reply within a week.

6. List the matter on 06.11.2026 for consideration on the applicant's prayer for grant of interim relief.

7. At the request of learned proxy counsel for the applicant, order dasti.

Sanjeeva Kumar Member (A) R. N. Singh Member (J) Akansha Soni ( steno 'd' )