In a significant legal development, the Delhi High Court has issued a judgement regarding the grade pay dispute of DSGMC employees. The case revolves around the petitioners, including Lab Technicians, seeking parity in grade pay as per a notification issued by the respondent no.1. This decision carries far-reaching implications and sets a precedent for similar cases in the future. Stay informed with the latest updates on this ruling from the Delhi High Court.
Arguments
- Learned counsel for the petitioners handed over a hard copy of the rejoinder filed in W.P.(C) 4157/2019, stating that the petitioners seek parity in grade pay.
- The notification issued by the respondent no.1 shows new grades for DSGMC employees from November 2016, indicating old and new grade pays.
- Petitioners, including Lab Technicians, claim they are entitled to the new grade pay of Rs.4200/- as per the notification.
- Mr. Mishra objects to the maintainability of the petitions citing Sections 32 & 33 of the Delhi Sikh Gurudwaras Act, 1971 and previous court judgments.
- He refers to the judgment in Om Prakash & Ors. vs Gurunanak Institute of Management & Information Technology & Ors. to support his argument.
- The petitioners may have an opportunity to present their case in support of their representation regarding the grade pay dispute.
Analysis
- The date, time, and venue of the hearing must be communicated to the petitioners well in advance.
- This ensures that all parties involved can prepare and attend the hearing accordingly.
- Advance communication of the hearing details helps in the smooth conduct of the legal proceedings.
Decision
- Writ petitions have been disposed of
- Petitioners 2, 3, and 4 mentioned in the petition are also disposed of with the same terms
- Consideration given without prejudicing the rights of the respondents regarding the petitions’ maintainability
- Petitioner No. 1, who is present in person, seeks to withdraw the petition as she has already obtained the relief she was seeking
- Competent Authority expected to consider petitioner No. 1’s withdrawal sympathetically
- Petition of petitioner No. 1 is withdrawn
- Petition will continue for petitioners 2, 3, and 4
Case Title: JASHMEET KAUR KOHLI & ANR. Vs. DELHI SIKH GURUDWARA MANAGEMENT AND ANR. (2024:DHC:3778)
Case Number: W.P.(C)-8144/2019
