Archive · 14 Jan 2026
HC Flags Institutional Exploitation of Part-Time Sweeper
A man named Bir Singh has been working as a part-time sweeper for the Haryana government for almost 40 years.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court is worried because he has not been given a permanent job.
The court said it's not fair to make someone work for so long without making their job permanent.
The judge, Justice Sandeep Moudgil, said Bir Singh's work is very important and he has done a good job.
The court wants the Haryana government to explain why Bir Singh has not been made a permanent employee.
Bir Singh has been working as a part-time sweeper for the Haryana government since 1986.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court expressed concern over his non-regularisation, terming it 'institutional exploitation'.
Justice Sandeep Moudgil noted that Bir Singh's duties are perennial and indispensable.
The court issued a notice to the Haryana government seeking a reply.
Bir Singh's service record is unblemished, and he has devoted nearly 40 years to his job.
- Who
- Bir Singh alias Bhira, a part-time sweeper working for the Haryana government.
- What
- The Punjab and Haryana High Court expressed concern over the non-regularisation of Bir Singh's employment and termed it 'institutional exploitation'.
- When
- The court issued a notice on Tuesday (specific date not mentioned).
- Where
- The case was heard in the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
- Why
- Bir Singh has been working as a part-time sweeper for nearly 40 years without being regularised, which the court found concerning.
- Name
- Bir Singh alias Bhira
- Position
- Part-time sweeper
- Duration of Service
- Since 1986 (nearly 40 years)
- Court
- Punjab and Haryana High Court
- Judge
- Justice Sandeep Moudgil
- Nature of Work
- Perennial and indispensable
- Service Record
- Unblemished