Saurabh Narwal And Others v. State Of Haryana And Others

CWP-7679-2025 -1IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-7679-2025 Date of Decision: 19.03.2025 Saurabh Narwal and others

...Petitioners

Versus

State of Hayana and others

...Respondents

CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Present: - Mr. Uday Pratap Singh, Advocate for the petitioners Ms. Rajni Gupta, Additional Advocate General, Haryana *** JAGMOHAN BANSAL, J. (Oral) 1.

The petitioners through instant petition under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India are seeking setting aside of show cause notice dated 13.03.2025 (Annexure P-6) whereby they have been called upon to show cause as to why their services should not be dispensed with. 2.

Mr. Uday Pratap Singh, Advocate submits that show cause notice was issued on 13.03.2025 and it was served to the petitioners either on 14.03.2025 or 15.03.2025. The petitioners were directed to file reply within 3 days. They are in service for last 10 years. They were offered appointment letter on account of acquisition of their land. The authorities at that point of time scrutinized their documents and thereafter issued appointment letter as per Rehabilitation Policy. The respondent after expiry of almost 10 years has formed an opinion that petitioners belong to same family and have got appointment beyond their entitlement. The respondent MOHIT KUMAR 2025.03.20 09:47 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.

CWP-7679-2025 -2has granted 3 days time to file the reply which in no manner can be called as reasonable period to defend.

3.

Notice of motion.

4.

Ms. Rajni Gupta, Additional Advocate General, Haryana, who on advance notice is present in Court, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents.

5.

With the consent of both sides, the matter is taken up for final adjudication.

6.

Learned State counsel assures the Court that competent authority would pass speaking order after granting opportunity of hearing to the petitioners. The competent authority will also consider defence of the petitioners including Rehabilitation Policy.

7.

In the wake of statement of learned State counsel, the present petition stands disposed of.

8.

It is hereby clarified that competent authority shall grant opportunity of hearing to the petitioners before passing any order and they shall be granted at least a week time to file response and put forth their stand before the competent authority.

(JAGMOHAN BANSAL) JUDGE 19.03.2025 Mohit Kumar Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No MOHIT KUMAR 2025.03.20 09:47 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.