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Harish Prasad & Others vs Anand Verdhan & Another

Uttarakhand High Court · Decided on 30 November 2021 · Citation: (2021) 11 UK CK 0196

HON’BLE JUDGES
Manoj Kumar Tiwari, J
RESULT
Disposed Of
CASE NUMBER
Contempt Petition No. 356 Of 2019
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6 paragraphs · 215 words

Manoj Kumar Tiwari, J

1.

WPSS No. 3849 of 2018 filed by the petitioners, claiming equal pay for equal work, was disposed of with liberty to the petitioners to make representation to the Divisional Forest Officer, Bageshwar, who was directed to take decision on petitioners' representation within eight weeks. Concerned D.F.O. was further directed to clear the outstanding dues of wages of the petitioners, within two weeks.

2.

Alleging non-compliance of the said order, this contempt petition has been filed.

3.

On the last date of listing, learned Standing Counsel was asked to get instructions. Today, Mr. Pradeep Hairiya, learned Standing Counsel has produced in Court written instructions received from the Office of Divisional Forest Officer, Bageshwar. The same are taken on record.

4.

In para 5 of the written instructions, it has been stated that the representation submitted by petitioners was decided by a speaking order on 03.05.2019. In para 6 of the instructions, it has further been stated that outstanding dues of wages have also been paid to the petitioners and the amount paid to the petitioners, as wages, has also been indicated in para 6 of the instructions.

5.

In view of the statement made in written instructions, the contempt petition is closed. Notice issued to the opposite party is hereby discharged.