Manpreet Kaur v. State Of Punjab And Others

2024:PHHC:024769-DB CWP-4085-2024 (O&M)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH CWP-4085-2024 (O&M) Date of decision: February 22, 2024 Manpreet Kaur ....Petitioner versus State of Punjab and others ....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUDHIR SINGH HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARSH BUNGER Present:- Mr. Raj Kumar Garg, Advocate for petitioner.

Mr. Manpreet Singh Longia, Additional AG Punjab. ***** SUDHIR SINGH, J. (ORAL) Petition herein is, inter alia, for issuance of a writ in the nature of Mandamus for directing respondents No.1 and 2 to extend the period of 03 months and the period spent during COVID-19 and allow the petitioner to function its work for the remaining period of tenure of five years and grant three months extension period along with period spent during COVID-19. 2.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that for redressal of his grievance, petitioner has already moved a representation/ legal notice dated 25.01.2024 (Annexure P-4) to the concerned authority, but the same has not been adverted to by the respondents till date.

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On the other hand, on advance service of copy of petition, learned State counsel appears and opposes issuance of notice of motion. He submits that grievance of the petitioner will be looked into by concerned authority/ respondent No.2 and it shall take decision either way, on the pending representation/ legal notice dated 25.01.2024 (Annexure P-4) of the petitioner. MAHAVIR SINGH 2024.02.28 15:39 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment

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At this stage, learned counsel for the petitioner also seeks a decision on the pending representation/legal notice, as suggested by learned State counsel. 5.

Given the nature of order being passed, there is no necessity to seek reply by any of the respondents as no further proceedings and/ or pleadings are required.

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Without commenting on the merits of the case and considering the relief sought for herein, the writ petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2 to consider representation/ legal notice dated 25.01.2024 (Annexure P-4) of the petitioner and pass an appropriate order, in accordance with law, at the earliest, preferably within a period of 03 weeks from the date of receipt of copy/ production of this order.

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Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. (SUDHIR SINGH) JUDGE (HARSH BUNGER) JUDGE February 22, 2024 mahavir Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether reportable:

Yes/No MAHAVIR SINGH 2024.02.28 15:39 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment