Union of India & Ors. v. Varun Sharma

1. This writ petition is preferred two years after the passing of the following order by the Central Administrative Tribunal on 15 May 2024 which read thus: “In the instant OA, the applicant seeks the following relief: “(i) quash and set aside the impugned order dated 24.10.2018 (Annexure-A-1 (Colly): (ii). direct the respondents to allow the applicants to perform duties on the post of Tax Asst. by reinstating them with all benefits like salary, seniority etc; (iii). May also pass any further order(s), direction(s) as be deemed just and proper to meet the ends of justice”

2. Learned counsel for the parties draw attention to order W.P.(C) 10096/2026 dated 25.04.2024, wherein it was concluded that the present matter need to be put in quietus.

3. Learned counsel for the respondents, states that since relief in the present OA has become infructuous in light of the fact that the applicants have been allowed to work and since then they have been continuing.

4. In view of what has been stated above, it is clear that the relief sought in the present matter has become infructuous. However, since the interim order is confined to the present the Interim order is made absolute in accordance with law.

5. Accordingly, the OA is disposed of. All pending MAs also stand disposed of.

6. No order as to costs.”

2. We are completely at a loss as to how and why this writ petition has been filed after such inordinate delay, challenging an order disposing of the OA in the light of the statement made by learned Counsel for the respondents before the Tribunal, who are the petitioners before us.

3. Both on the ground of delay and laches as well as on the ground that the order under challenge is one which has been passed in accordance with the statement made by learned Counsel for the petitioners before the Tribunal, we are not inclined to interfere.

4. The writ petition is dismissed in limine.

C. HARI SHANKAR, J.

VINOD KUMAR, J. JULY 24, 2026