Kirpal Singh v. State Of Punjab And Others

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CWP-5401-2024 (O&M) Date of decision: 07.03.2024 Kirpal Singh ....Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab and Others

...Respondents

CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY ***** Present :

Mr. N.P.S. Mann, Advocate for the petitioner ***** 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 directing the respondent Nos.1 and 2 to take the final decision on the charge-sheet dated 02.05.2023.

2.

Learned counsel submits that the petitioner, has not been granted the retiral benefits due to pendency of a charge sheet served on him on 02.05.2023, Annexure P-10, after he retired on 31.10.2022, wherein no further proceedings have been carried out. The solitary prayer made is for directing the respondents to complete the proceedings in a time bound manner, for which even a legal notice dated 18.10.2023, Annexure P-12, had been sent. 3.

Notice of motion.

4.

At the asking of the Court, Mr. Charanpreet Singh, AAG Punjab accepts notice on behalf of the respondent-State and on instructions submits that the same shall be finalized within a period of 4 months. HAMANT 2024.03.07 19:59 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment

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In view of the aforesaid statement, the present petition stands disposed of.

(AMAN CHAUDHARY) JUDGE 07.03.2024 M.Kamra Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes / No Whether reportable :

Yes / No HAMANT 2024.03.07 19:59 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment