Dr. Bhupendra Kashyap v. State of Chhattisgarh

Order on Board 13/10/2026

¶1Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that the present writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to the Respondents, JYOTI SHARMA Digitally signed by JYOTI SHARMA Date: 2026.10.14 +0530 particularly Respondent No. 4/Commissioner, for grant of the benefit of the second time-bound pay scale, to which the Petitioner claims entitlement with effect from 26.09.2021, upon completion of 16 years of service. It is submitted that, upon completion of eight years of service, the Petitioner was granted the benefit of the first time-bound pay scale vide order dated

27.09.2018, with effect from 26.09.2013. Learned counsel further submits that similarly situated employees have already been extended the benefit of the second time-bound pay scale, whereas the Petitioner's case has not been considered for the same. It is also submitted that the Petitioner submitted a representation (Annexure P-3), which was forwarded by the Dean, CIMS, Bilaspur, in the year 2022, but the same remains pending consideration. Learned counsel, therefore, prays that the Respondents be directed to consider and decide the Petitioner's pending representation within a stipulated period.

¶2Learned State counsel submits that, if the Petitioner's representation is pending consideration before the competent authority, the same shall be considered and decided in accordance with law, after due verification of the relevant facts, within a stipulated period.

¶3I have heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the material available on record.

¶4Considering the submissions made by learned counsel for the parties, the present writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the Respondents No. 2 and 3 to consider and decide the Petitioner's pending representation within a period of 50 days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, by passing a reasoned and speaking order in accordance with law. In the event the Petitioner is found eligible for the benefit of the second time-bound pay scale, the competent authority shall extend the consequential benefit to him, in accordance with the applicable rules and policy.

¶5With the aforesaid directions, the present writ petition stands disposed of.

¶6Petitioner is at liberty to apprise the respondent about the order passed by this court.

SD/- (Bibhu Datta Guru)

JUDGE Jyoti

CGHC010404332026 2026:CGHC:44204 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR WPS No. 7502 of 2026 Dr. Bhupendra Kashyap S/o Late Shri K.P. Kashyap Aged About 63 Years Occupation Assistant Professor, Department Of Dentistry, Chhattisgarh Institute Of Medical Science (C I M S), Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. ... Petitioner(s) versus 1. State Of Chhattisgarh Through Its Secretary, Health And Family Welfare Department, Mahanadi Bhawan, New Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Distt. Raipur, Chhattisgarh. 2. Under Secretary Medical Education Department, Mahanadi Bhawan, New Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Naya Raipur, Distt. Raipur, Chhattisgarh. 3. Directorate Medical Education Through Its Director, North Block, Sector 19, Swasthya Bhawan, 2nd Floor, Nawa Raipur, Atal Nagar, Chhattisgarh. 4. Commissionerate Of Medical Education Through Commissioner, North Block, Sector 19, Swasthya Bhawan, 2nd Floor, Nawa Raipur, Atal Nagar, Chhattisgarh. 5. Chhattisgarh Institute Of Medical Science (C I M S) Through Its Dean, Sadar Bazar Rd., Dabripara, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. ... Respondent(s) For Petitioner : Mr. Soumitra Kesharwani, Advocate For Respondents/ State : Mr. Anandi Sharma, P.L. Hon'ble Shri Bibhu Datta Guru, Judge