Jai Kumar v. State Of Haryana And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH CWP-5031-2022 Date of decision: March 14, 2022 Jai Kumar ......Petitioner versus State of Haryana and others .....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ARUN MONGA Present:- Mr. Sumit Sharma, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Kirti Singh, DAG Haryana.

***** ARUN MONGA, J (ORAL) Petitioner herein, inter alia, seeks issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to consider his request dated 29.11.2021 (Annexure P-5) for compassionate appointment under ex-gratia Rules/ Scheme 2019 called "The Haryana Civil Services (Compassionate Financial Assistance or Appointment) Rules 2019 dated 01.08.2019 (Annexure P-4) on account of death of his father, who was a regular employee in the office of respondent No.2.

2.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that qua aforesaid grievance, petitioner also submitted a representation dated 29.11.2021 (Annexure P-5) but the same has not been adverted by the respondents till date.

3.

On advance service, learned State counsel joins proceedings and submits that competent authority shall take decision either way, on the pending representation dated 29.11.2021 (Annexure P-5), in due course. MAHAVIR SINGH 2022.03.15 11:18 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document

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At this stage, learned counsel for the petitioner also agrees that let a final decision be taken, by the competent authority on the pending representation dated 29.11.2021 (Annexure P-5). 5.

Given the nature of order being passed, there is no necessity to seek return 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, the writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the competent authority to look into the grievance of the petitioner as per representation dated 29.11.2021 (Annexure P-5) and take a decision, in accordance with law. 7.

Let the needful be done as expeditiously as possible. 8.

Disposed of accordingly.

(ARUN MONGA) JUDGE March 14, 2022 mahavir Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether reportable:

Yes/No MAHAVIR SINGH 2022.03.15 11:18 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document