New Delhi, Dec 21 : The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notice on a plea filed by a man who lost his parents in 1984 anti-Sikh riots in the national capital, seeking directions from the city government to provide him a job as per the 2006 circular of the Centre which states the children or other family members of those killed in the 84 riots be provided jobs on compassionate grounds.
Stating the petitioner did not get any reply despite seeking employment from the city government, he also sought compensation for the loss of his income from the date of his eligibility.
Asking the Delhi government to follow the Ministry of Home Affairs order dated January 16, 2006, Justice Rekha Palli issued notice on the petition and allowed four weeks period for filing a counter-affidavit.The court also granted two weeks more time to file a rejoinder.
The court was hearing the plea filed by the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) through Advocates Gagan Gandhi and Mohit Kaushik.After proper verification of the applicants and on the basis of the evidence on record, employment will be given in such cases, the court asserted.
The court will take up the matter again in March next year.jw/skp/
Notice from the HC regarding plea-seeking job for man who has lost his parents during 1984 riots
Justice Rekha Palli gave notice to the petition, asking the Delhi government for compliance with the Ministry of Home Affairs order of January 16, 2006.She also allowed four weeks for counter-affidavits.Two weeks was also allowed to file a reply.This was the court hearing the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee’s (DSGMC), through Advocates Gagan Gandhi & Mohit Kaushik.
The court stated that employment in these cases will be granted after proper verification of applicants and on the base of evidence on file.
In March 2019, the court will reopen this matter.
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