Surinder Singh v. Gurpreet Singh

COCP No. 1766 of 2018

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH COCP No. 1766 of 2018 Date of decision : 29.05.2018 Surinder Singh ....Petitioner V/s Gurpreet Singh ....Respondent BEFORE : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJAN GUPTA

Present:

Mr. Pawan Kumar Goklnaey, Advocate for the petitioner. RAJAN GUPTA J.

Notice of motion.

On the asking of court, Ms. Ambika Sood, DAG Punjab, who is present in court, accepts notice on behalf of the respondent. Petitioner alleges violation of order dated 29.11.2017 passed by writ court. Operative part thereof reads as under:- "3.

Accordingly, instant petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No. 2-Chief Engineer, Department of Water Supply and Sanitation, Punjab, Patiala to consider the claim of the petitioner as unfolded by him in his representation dated 10.07.2017 (Annexure P-14) and take conscious decision, by passing a speaking order, within a period of three months from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order.

4. However, if the petitioner still feels aggrieved against the order passed by the concerned authority, he shall be at liberty to approach this Court."

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 18:15 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document

COCP No. 1766 of 2018 In view of statement made by learned State counsel, petition is disposed of. In case fresh cause of action accrues to the petitioner to invoke contempt jurisdiction of this court, apart from taking action for contempt, this court shall consider imposition of punitive costs which shall be deducted from the salary of the officer(s) responsible for delay/non-compliance. May 29, 2018 (RAJAN GUPTA) Ajay JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether reportable:

Yes/No Ajay Kumar 2018.05.30 18:15 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document