Court directs petitioner to provide details to respondent counsel in sealed cover for non-payment of reward. Authorities to consider representation and decide. Writ petition disposed with fair claim consideration.

The court directed the petitioner to provide necessary details and representations to the respondent's counsel in a sealed cover for further action regarding non-payment of the reward as per the reward policy. The respondent authorities were ordered to consider the representation filed by the petitioner and make a decision in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and government policies. The court disposed of the writ petition with directives to ensure a fair consideration of the petitioner's claim for the reward under established policies.

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Issues:
1. Non-payment of reward as per the reward policy by the respondents.

Detailed Analysis:
1. The petitioner had provided intelligence input to the Directorate General of Central Excise Intelligence, resulting in the recovery of a significant amount of tax and penalties. The petitioner claimed that the reward stipulated in the reward policy had not been paid to him. The court examined the facts and circumstances of the case and directed the petitioner to provide necessary details and representations to the respondent's counsel in a sealed cover for further action.

2. The court ordered the respondent authorities to consider the representation filed by the petitioner along with the details provided, in accordance with relevant laws, rules, regulations, and government policies applicable to the case. The authorities were instructed to make a decision on the representation expeditiously and practicably. The court disposed of the writ petition with these directives, ensuring a fair consideration of the petitioner's claim for the reward under the established policies.

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