Archive · 15 Nov 2025
Haryana Engineer Gets Relief After 21 Years to Join HCS
Imagine someone named Shakti applied for a special job as a government officer in Haryana many years ago, when he was younger.
He was picked for the job, but then something happened with elections, and some people thought there were problems with how people were hired.
Because of this, Shakti couldn't start his job, even though he was chosen.
He kept trying for a very, very long time, about 21 years, to get the job he was promised.
Finally, a judge looked at his case again and said it wasn't fair to keep him from the job.
The judge reminded everyone that if they let other people with similar situations have jobs, they should let Shakti have his job too.
So now, after a long wait, Shakti will finally get to be a government officer.
Haryana engineer Shakti Singh will join the Haryana Civil Services (HCS) after a 21-year legal battle.
Singh was selected for the HCS in 2004 but his appointment was stalled due to election code of conduct and recruitment irregularity allegations.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled in Singh's favor, directing his appointment.
The court cited a previous similar case where an appointee was given their position after facing similar delays.
The High Court noted the state could not have a 'pick-and-choose policy' when appointing candidates deemed 'untainted'.
- Who
- Shakti Singh, a Haryana engineer and currently a regional officer with the Haryana State Pollution Control Board
- What
- Set to be elevated as an officer of the Haryana Civil Services (HCS) after a 21-year legal battle.
- When
- The legal battle spanned 21 years, with a recent High Court order on November 7.
- Where
- Haryana, India, with proceedings in the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
- Why
- His appointment was stalled due to the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct for 2005 Assembly elections and subsequent allegations of irregularities, despite being selected by the Haryana Public Service Commission.
- Name
- Shakti Singh
- Current Position
- Regional Officer, Haryana State Pollution Control Board
- Desired Position
- Haryana Civil Services (HCS) Officer
- Selection Year
- 2004
- Legal Battle Duration
- 21 years
- Court Ruling Date
- November 7, [Year of Ruling - not specified in article]