Baljitkaur v. Secy. To Govt. Punjab

In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, at Chandigarh Civil Writ Petition No. 9210 of 1995 Date of Decision: 12.01.2023 Baljit Kaur ... Petitioner(s)

Versus

The Secretary to Government of Punjab and Another ... Respondent(s) CORAM: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Anil Kshetarpal.

Present:

Mr. D.R.Bansal, Advocate for the petitioner(s).

Mr. Charanpreet Singh, Assistant Advocate General, Punjab, for the respondents.

Anil Kshetarpal, J.

1.

The petitioner prays for issuance of the writ in the nature of mandamus to direct the respondents to appoint the petitioner as a Lecturer of the Biology subject (School Cadre). As is evident, the writ petition was filed in the year 1995.

2.

The learned counsel representing the petitioner admits that pursuant to the subsequent recruitment notice, the petitioner was selected as a Lecturer of Biology subject on 15.10.1998. She, on attaining the age of superannuation, has already retired in the year 2016. In these circumstances, it is not possible to direct the respondents to appoint the petitioner. 3.

The learned counsel representing the petitioner submits that the petitioner can be considered for grant of notional benefits. This Court has considered the submissions, however, expressed inability to accept the same DEEPAK KUMAR BHARDWAJ 2023.01.17 10:58 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document particularly when a period of more than 27 years has elapsed and the

Civil Writ Petition No. 9210 of 1995 petitioner has retired in the year 2016.

4.

With the observations made above, the present writ petition is disposed of.

(Anil Kshetarpal) Judge January 12, 2023 "DK"

Whether speaking/reasoned :Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No DEEPAK KUMAR BHARDWAJ 2023.01.17 10:58 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document