Paramjit Singh And Another v. Punjabi University Patiala And Others
2024:PHHC:024737
IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
CWP-3977-2024 (O&M) Date of decision: 22.02.2024 Paramjit Singh and another
...Petitioners
Versus
Punjabi University, Patiala and others
...Respondents
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY ***** Present :
Mr. Dixit Garg, Advocate for the petitioners. ***** AMAN CHAUDHARY. J.
1.
The present Civil Writ Petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus for directing the respondents to pay/release the retiral benefits along with interest @ 18% per annum.
2.
Learned counsel would submit that the petitioners had retired on 28.02.2020 and 31.01.2020, however, their retiral benefits have not been released till now and as stated in para 3, they have an unblemished service record and never involved in any controversy throughout their career. In this regard, a legal notice dated 10.01.2024 (Annexure P-2), has been served upon the respondents, which has yet not evoked any response. He thus, at this stage, on instructions, submits that the petitioners are sanguine of it being considered in a positive manner, in case, a direction is given to the respondents to decide the same in a time bound manner by granting them an opportunity of hearing.
3.
Notice of motion.
4.
Mr. HS Batth, Advocate, appears and accepts notice on behalf of the respondent-University and has no objection to the limited prayer made. 5.
In view of the aforesaid and without commenting upon the merits of the case, this petition is hereby disposed of with a direction to respondents to consider ASHOK KUMAR 2024.02.22 16:54 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document
CWP-3977-2024 (O&M) -2the legal notice dated 10.01.2024, Annexure P-2 and decide the same within a period of 3 months and if found entitled, necessary benefits be granted forthwith. However, in the eventuality of the relief being denied, a speaking order be passed, after associating the petitioners.
(AMAN CHAUDHARY) JUDGE 22.02.2024 ashok Whether speaking/reasoned :
Yes / No Whether reportable :
Yes / No ASHOK KUMAR 2024.02.22 16:54 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document