SATISH KUMAR SHARMA vs UNION OF INDIA & ANR.

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$~118 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI Date of decision: 08.07.2025 + W.P.(C) 7484/2025 SATISH KUMAR SHARMA .....Petitioner Through: Mr.Saurav Joon, Mr.Srikant Singh, Advs. versus UNION OF INDIA & ANR. .....Respondents Through: Mr.Manoj Kumar Tyagi, SPC CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAVIN CHAWLA HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RENU BHATNAGAR NAVIN CHAWLA, J. (ORAL) CM APPL. 33416/2025 (Exemption) 1. Allowed, subject to all just exceptions. W.P.(C) 7484/2025 2. This petition has been filed by the petitioner, praying for the following reliefs: “a) Issue a writ in the nature of mandamus or any other appropriate writ, order or direction to release the retirement benefits of the petitioner including gratuity, leave encashment, commutation of pension and for providing regular pension, healthcare facilities and canteen facilities as per law along with interest. b) Issue a writ in the nature of mandamus or any other appropriate writ, order or direction for regularizing the suspension period and releasing the consequential benefits flowing Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed WP(C) 7484/2025 Page 1 of 2 By:RENUKA NEGI Signing Date:11.07.2025 19:46:07 from such regularization along with interest. c) Award damages and litigation costs in the favor of the petitioner for the constant delay, harassment and agony meted out to him.” 3. The petitioner has filed representations dated 22.10.2024 and 01.04.2025 with the respondents, claiming retiral benefits. The said representations have not yet been decided by the respondents. 4. The learned counsel for the respondents, who appears on advance notice of this petition, submits that the representations of the petitioner have been forwarded to the Ministry of Home Affairs for advice. 5. Be that as it may be, since the petition involves prayers