Mikesh Kumar v. The Chairman-Cum-Managing Director Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd. And Others

CWP No. 6523 of 2023



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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CWP No. 6523 of 2023 (O&M) Date of decision : May 25, 2023 Mukesh Kumar ...... Petitioners

Versus

The Chairman-cum-Managing Director Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd.and others ...... Respondents CORAM : HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE PANKAJ JAIN *** Present :-Mr. B. S. Baath, Advocate for the petitioner.

Mr. Karan Kaushal, Advocate for respondent Nos. 1 to 4.

*** PANKAJ JAIN, J. (ORAL) 1.

The petitioner has approached this Court seeking writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to release the retiral benefits along with interest.

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Learned counsel for the respondent-Corporation on instructions submits that the leave encashment will be paid within a period of two weeks from today. The amount of GPF is under calculation and shall be paid within a period of eight weeks and whatever is required to be done on behalf of the corporation for the payment of GPF would be effected within a period of four weeks thereafter.

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Keeping in view the delay in releasing of piece payments respondents are directed to pay interest at the rate of 8% per annum calculated for the period commencing from 01.02.2023 till the date of actual realization. ARCHANA ARORA 2023.05.25 17:22 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment

CWP No. 6523 of 2023



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It has been further stated by the counsel representing the Corporation that the disciplinary proceedings against the petitioner would be concluded within a period of 30 days.

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In view of the above nothing survives in the present writ petition. The same is disposed off in view of the statement made by learned counsel representing the Corporation.

( PANKAJ JAIN ) JUDGE May 25, 2023 archana Whether speaking/reasoned Yes Whether Reportable :

No ARCHANA ARORA 2023.05.25 17:22 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment