Ashok Kumar And ORS. v. A. Venu Prasad And ORS.

COCP No. 1507 of 2018

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH COCP No. 1507 of 2018 Date of decision : 30.05.2018 Ashok Kumar & ors.

....Petitioners V/s A. Venu Prasad & ors.

....Respondents BEFORE : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJAN GUPTA

Present:

Mr. Vaneet Kumar Sharma, Advocate for the petitioners. RAJAN GUPTA J.

Notice of motion.

On the asking of court, Mr. Aditya Sharda, AAG Punjab accepts notice on behalf of the respondent.

Petitioners allege violation of order dated 16.12.2017 passed by writ court. Operative part thereof reads as under:- "3.

Instant petition is disposed of with a direction to official respondent(s) to look into the grievance unfolded by the petitioners in their legal notice dated 15.02.2012 (Annexure P-4) and to decide the same in accordance with law as well as service rules particularly in view of observations made in the judgment of Hon'ble Supreme Court in case Municipal Employees Union and others Vs. State of Punjab and others, 2000(9) SCC 432, within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order."

Learned State counsel submits that in case decision has not been taken till now, needful shall be done at the earliest, in any case not later than one month.

Ajay Kumar 2018.05.30 18:28 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document

COCP No. 1507 of 2018 In view of statement made by learned State counsel, petition is disposed of. In case fresh cause of action accrues to the petitioners to invoke contempt jurisdiction of this court, apart from taking action for contempt of court, this court shall consider imposition of punitive costs which shall be deducted from the salary of the officer(s) responsible for delay/noncompliance. May 30, 2018 (RAJAN GUPTA) Ajay JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether reportable:

Yes/No Ajay Kumar 2018.05.30 18:28 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document