Kajali Mejhain v. Eastern Coalfield Ltd. And ORS

15.03.2021 Ct. No.13 Sl. No.61 akd W.P.A. 238 of 2021 [via video conference] [Kajali Mejhain -Vs- Eastern Coalfields Limited & Ors.] Mr. Uma Shankar Agarwal Mr. Krishna Deo Das ... ... for the petitioner Mr. Manik Das ... ... for the respondents The petitioner claims that her mother had worked as General Mazdoor of Lachipur Colliery under Kajora Area of Eastern Coalfields Limited. She died on January 24, 2004. Her prayer for compassionate employment was rejected by the authorities. She prayed for monetary compensation in lieu of the compassionate employment. A representation has been made in this regard which is pending since the year 2020.

In those circumstances, the authority respondent no. 4, shall consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation within a period of 2 months from the date of communication of a copy of this order in accordance with law.

With the aforesaid observations, WPA 238 of 2021 is disposed of.

There shall be no order as to costs.

Urgent photostat certified copy of this judgment, if applied for, be given to the parties upon compliance of all formalities. (Rajasekhar Mantha, J.)