High Court Directs Haryana Govt To Pay ₹5 Lakh Compensation To Employee For Arbitrarily Denying 'Super Deluxe' Flat

The Punjab and Haryana High Court directed the Haryana government to pay ₹5 lakh compensation to an employee for arbitrarily denying him a super deluxe category flat. The court found that the government's decision to deny the allotment of the higher category flat to the employee, despite his eligibility and seniority, was unreasonable and discriminatory. The High Court held that the government's action amounted to a violation of the employee's rights and directed the state to compensate him for the injustice and hardship caused by the arbitrary decision. This ruling underscores the importance of fairness and transparency in government allotments and protects employees against arbitrary administrative actions.