HC imposes Rs 1L fine on Utkal for denying compassionate job despite previous orders
The Orissa High Court has fined Utkal University Rs 1 lakh for its "callous" approach in denying compassionate appointment to a deceased employee's son. The court quashed the university's rejection order, deeming its reasoning "militantly untenable." The university was directed to issue the appointment within three weeks, with the Chief Secretary to be informed for necessary action.