Quick Summary: On January 21, 2026, the Delhi High Court made an important decision about the large number of unfilled jobs in the Registrar of Cooperative Societies (RCS) office. The court ordered immediate action to fill these positions, stressing the need for the office to work well.
The court, led by Judges Prathiba M. Singh and Madhu Jain, was very worried about the many unfilled jobs in the RCS office. On December 24, 2025, they gave strict orders to the government to fill these jobs quickly.
"This situation cannot be allowed to continue any longer."
During a meeting on January 13, 2026, the court pointed out the need for quick action. They asked the Secretary (Services) to join the meeting and update the court on the status of the job vacancies.
A statement submitted by Ms. Ahlawat on behalf of the Additional Chief Secretary (Services) showed some progress. While some jobs were filled, many positions were still open, especially for Junior Assistants and ASOs.
Mr. Ajay Kumar Bisht, the Special Secretary (Services), explained that hiring was delayed because of ongoing legal issues and other problems. To solve this, the court suggested using temporary staff and retired government workers for now.
The court ordered regular updates and required a Special Secretary to be present at future meetings. They emphasized the need for a Deputy Registrar to be at all court sessions to avoid more delays.
The petitioners, Jeevan Bima Vikas Adhikari CGHS Ltd & Ors., were told to visit the RCS office on February 3, 2026, with the necessary documents. The RCS office was directed to handle their requests by February 15, 2026.
The case is scheduled for another meeting on March 23, 2026, to check on progress and make sure the orders are being followed.
Summary of Verdict: The court has ordered the government to quickly fill the vacant positions in the RCS office and suggested temporary solutions to deal with the delays in hiring. The case will be reviewed again in March to ensure that the orders are being followed.
