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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI W.P.(CRL) 1426/2013 SHEIKH ABDUL AZIZ ..... Petitioner Through: Ms. Manvi Priya, Advocate for Mr. Dayan Krishnan, Sr. Adv. (Amicus Curiae) versus STATE NCT OF DELHI ..... Respondent Through: Mr. Saleem Ahmed, Standing Counsel a/w ASI Suraj Bhan, FRRO Mr. Ajay Digpaul, Adv for UOI CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S. RAVINDRA BHAT HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIPIN SANGHI O R D E R 11.12.2014 It is stated by learned counsel for the respondents that the petitioner has since been appointed as a security guard by Aggarwal Packers and Movers with effect from 24.11.2014. A copy of the appointment letter has been placed on record along with the proportionate salary slip, which is taken on record. Counsel appearing on behalf of the amicus submits that the directions with respect to the deposit of compensation, i.e. Rs.2 lacs and its monthly follow up have not been done. It is secondly urged that the respondents have also not indicated compliance with the previous order vis-a-vis, the appointment of a Welfare Officer and monthly reporting based upon his periodic assessment of the petitioner?s well being. This Court is of the opinion that the respondents should within two weeks ? nominate a Welfare Officer in coordination with the concerned agency, i.e. Department of Social Welfare, who shall thereafter visit and assess the petitioner?s well being, and furnish the necessary reports to the FRRO ? copies thereof shall be furnished to the learned amicus too, in addition to the petitioner. The supervision shall be made for a period of one year. In case of any difficulty, it is open to the petitioner to approach the Court in appropriate proceedings. Likewise, the compensation paid till date shall also be indicated in the form of a chart/statement to the FRRO along with a copy to the amicus. The balance, if any, out of the amount of Rs.2 lacs, may be appropriately kept in a fixed deposit receipt in the name of the petitioner, after duly ascertaining his views ? for such period of time as is suitable. Learned counsel for amicus has handed over draft suggestions in the form of draft guidelines to be taken into account while dealing with stateless individuals like the present petitioner. These shall be placed on record in W.P.(C.) No. 4663/2008. Likewise, the counsel appearing for the Union of India shall ensure that the same is transmitted to the FRRO as well as to the Ministry of External Affairs and the other concerned departments for due examination. This Court hereby records appreciation of the efforts of Mr. Dayan Krishnan, learned Senior Counsel who assisted the Court in these proceedings as amicus, as well as M/s. Aggarwal Packers and Movers, who came forward and offered employment to the petitioner. The writ petition is disposed of in the above terms. Order Dasti. S. RAVINDRA BHAT, J VIPIN SANGHI, J DECEMBER 11, 2014 sr $ 3.
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