Jaswant Singh v. State Of Punjab And Others

2024:PHHC:044501-DB CWP-6450-2024 (O&M)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH CWP-6450-2024 (O&M) Date of decision: April 03, 2024 Jaswant Singh ....Petitioner versus State of Punjab and others ....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUDHIR SINGH HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARSH BUNGER Present:- Mr. Yagyadeep, Advocate for petitioner.

Mr. Gagneshwar Walia, Additional AG Punjab.

***** SUDHIR SINGH, J. (ORAL) Petition herein is, inter alia, for issuance of a writ in the nature of Mandamus for directing respondents to reserve a post of Sarpanch, of the village Sanher, for Scheduled Caste category as almost 1/3rd population of the said village is stated to be belonged to the Scheduled Caste category. 2.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that for redressal of his grievance, petitioner has already moved a representation dated 11.01.2024 (Annexure P-4) to the concerned authority, but the same has not been adverted to by the respondents till date.

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On the other hand, on advance service of copy of petition, learned State counsel appears and opposes issuance of notice of motion. He submits that grievance of the petitioner will be looked into by concerned authority/ respondent No.3 and it shall take decision either way, on the pending representation dated 11.01.2024 (Annexure P-4) of the petitioner.

MAHAVIR SINGH 2024.04.15 14:49 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment

2024:PHHC:044501-DB CWP-6450-2024 (O&M) 4.

Given the nature of order being passed, there is no necessity to seek reply 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 and considering the relief sought for herein, the writ petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.3 to consider representation dated 11.01.2024 (Annexure P-4) of the petitioner and pass an appropriate reasoned order, in accordance with law, at the earliest, preferably within a period of 03 weeks from the date of receipt of copy/ production of this order.

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Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. (SUDHIR SINGH) JUDGE (HARSH BUNGER) JUDGE April 03, 2024 mahavir Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether reportable:

Yes/No MAHAVIR SINGH 2024.04.15 14:49 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment