Balbir Singh And ORS. v. State Of Haryana Through Secy. Education Deptt. Haryana And ORS.




IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH ***** CWP No.3644 of 1998 (O & M) Date of Decision : 7.3.2024 Balbir Singh and others ..... Petitioners versus State of Haryana and others ..... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA Present: None for the petitioner Ms. Tanushree Gupta, DAG, Haryana --- TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA J. (ORAL):

The petition has been filed, inter alia, seeking a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to count petitioner's ad hoc service towards seniority and other consequential benefits. 2.

Learned State counsel contends that the issue stands settled by the Supreme Court in State of Haryana v. Haryana Veterinary and AHTS Association, 2000 (8) SCC 4, and Malook Singh and others v. State of Punjab and others, (2021) SCC OnLine SC 876, wherein it has been held that benefit of ad hoc service prior to regularisation cannot be counted for the purpose of seniority.

3.

In view of the settled legal position, the prayer cannot be granted.

4.

Dismissed.

5.

Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stands disposed of accordingly.

(TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA) JUDGE 7.3.2024 Ashwani

Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether reportable:

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