Karandeep Singh v. State Of Punjab And Others

-1CWP-2747-2025 (O&M)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH CWP-2747-2025 (O&M) Date of decision: 31.01.2025 Karandeep Singh ..Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab and others ..Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY ***

Present:

Mr. Munish Gulati, Advocate, for the petitioner.


  

    *** AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (Oral) 1.

Prayer made in the present petition is for setting aside the order dated 06.12.2023, Annexure P-6, whereby the claim for appointment on compassionate ground has been rejected.

2.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the father of the petitioner Jasveer Singh, who was working as an ASI/LR No.460/Moga in the office of respondent No.3, had unfortunately passed away on 04.02.2022. The petitioner submitted an application which had recommended, however vide the impugned order dated 06.12.2023, the same has been rejected without assigning any reason. He further submits that he has been apprised of the reason, it being his mother who is working as a Clerk but she has to retire on 30.04.2025. However, as per paragraph 11(b) of Instructions dated 21.11.2022, Annexure P-7, even in case any member of the family is employed, still another can be DINESH 2025.02.03 05:37 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

-2CWP-2747-2025 (O&M) considered. The petitioner has two unmarried sisters and is unemployed. 3.

The aforesaid facts having been brought out, during the course of hearing, learned State counsel, on instructions, states that the respondents would not be averse to have a relook at the matter and decided afresh within a period of 04 months, taking note of the aforesaid instructions, which this Court has no reason to believe the authorities would not address in a just, fair and reasonable manner.

4.

The aforesaid satisfies the learned counsel for the petitioner. 5.

The matter stands disposed of accordingly and if the petitioner is found entitled, grant the benefit forthwith. Needless to say, if the orders are adverse to his interest, the same may be passed after granting opportunity of hearing to him and shall contain reasons, whereupon he shall be free to seek legal redress thereupon.

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    (AMAN CHAUDHARY) 31.01.2025 JUDGE dinesh Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes/No Whether reportable :

Yes/No DINESH 2025.02.03 05:37 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document