Grace Sharma v. Union Of India And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH




CWP No.7237 of 2024 Date of Decision:01.04.2024 Grace Sharma ....Petitioner vs.

Union of India and others ....Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL

Present:

Mr. Anoop Verma, Advocate for the petitioner Ms. Shreyansi Verma, Central Govt. Counsel for the Union of India *** JAGMOHAN BANSAL, J. (ORAL) 1, The petitioner through instant petition under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India is seeking setting aside of order dated 15.01.2024 (Annexure P-9) whereby passport of the petitioner has been impounded. 2.

Mr. Anoop Verma, Advocate, submits that petitioner has filed appeal against impugned order dated 15.01.2024. The appeal was filed on 31.01.2024 but the Appellate Authority till date has not adjudicated the same. The petitioner is a minor child and her father is staying out of country. She has to join company of her father. 3.

Notice of motion.

4.

Ms. Shreyansi Verma, Central Government Counsel for Union of India, who on advance notice is present in Court, accepts notice and PARAMJIT KAUR SAINI 2024.04.01 05:03 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

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waives service. She assures the Court that Appellate Authority would decide appeal of the petitioner within four weeks from today. 5.

Counsel for the petitioner agrees to the aforesaid arrangement. 6.

In the wake of statement of both sides, the petition stands disposed of.

(JAGMOHAN BANSAL) JUDGE 01.04.2024 paramjit Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes Whether reportable:

No PARAMJIT KAUR SAINI 2024.04.01 05:03 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document