Allahabad High Court
RAJNEESH KUMAR SINGHversusUNION OF INDIA AND 2 OTHERS
- Decided
- Bench
- MANISH KUMAR NIGAM
Holding
The High Court held that because an alternative remedy before the Central Administrative Tribunal is available, it will not interfere and dismisses the petition.
Summary
Rajneesh Kumar Singh, a railway employee, filed a writ petition challenging two orders dated 27‑01‑2026 and 17‑09‑2026 passed by respondent No. 3. The Union of India raised a preliminary objection that the petitioner has an alternative remedy before the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT). The Court examined whether it could entertain the petition in view of the availability of that statutory remedy. Finding that the CAT provides the appropriate forum for disputes involving railway service matters, the Court declined to interfere. Consequently, the petition was dismissed, with liberty granted to the petitioner to approach the CAT if he wishes.
Issues considered
- Whether the petitioner, being a railway employee, must first approach the Central Administrative Tribunal, thereby depriving the High Court of jurisdiction to entertain the writ petition.
Subjects
- writ petition
- alternative remedy
- Central Administrative Tribunal
- railway employee
- jurisdiction
- dismissal
Judgment
HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT ALLAHABAD
WRIT - A No. - 15848 of 2026
Rajneesh Kumar Singh
.....Petitioner(s)
Versus
Union Of India And 2 Others
.....Respondent(s)
Counsel for Petitioner(s) : Vibhu Rai
Counsel for Respondent(s) : A.S.G.I., Himkanya Srivastava
Court No. - 33
HON'BLE MANISH KUMAR NIGAM, J.
1. This petition has been filed challenging the orders dated 27.01.2026
and 17.09.2026 passed by respondent No. 3.
2. A preliminary objection has been raised by counsel appearing for
Union of India that petitioner being a Railway employee has an
alternative remedy of approaching the Central Administrative Tribunal.
3. In view of the availability of alternative remedy, I am not inclined to
interfere in the matter.
4. Accordingly, the petition is dismissed with liberty to the petitioner to
approach the Central Administrative Tribunal, if so desires.
(Manish Kumar Nigam,J.)
September 29, 2026
Nitika Sri.
Digitally signed by :-
NITIKA SRIVASTAVA
High Court of Judicature at Allahabad
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