Ram Singh v. The Presiding Officer And ORS

CWP-17310-1999

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CWP-17310-1999 Date of Decision : 29.10.2024 RAM SINGH .... PETITIONER V/S THE PRESIDING OFFICER, LABOUR COURT, JALANDHAR AND ANOTHER .... RESPONDENTS CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Present :- None for the petitioner.

Mr. Ramandeep Singh, Sr. DAG, Punjab.

**** JAGMOHAN BANSAL, J. (Oral) 1.

On 19.07.2024, the matter was listed before a Coordinate Bench of this Court. There was no representation of the petitioner. Registry was directed to issue fresh notice to petitioner. 2.

As per office report, service upon petitioner is complete. 3.

From the perusal of record, it appears that the petitioner was terminated on 07.07.1996 and impugned award was passed on 23.09.1999. He was awarded compensation of Rs.20,000/-. He had worked with respondent for 41⁄2 years. The claim of respondent is that the petitioner abandoned the job. The Labour Court has rejected his claim on the ground that he does not possess requisite qualification. Anju Goel 2024.11.04 10:09 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh

CWP-17310-1999 4.

The matter is pending before this Court since 1999 and it cannot be kept pending for indefinite period. Considering the facts and absence of petitioner, the present petition is dismissed. (JAGMOHAN BANSAL) JUDGE 29.10.2024 anju Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether Reportable : Yes/No Anju Goel 2024.11.04 10:09 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh