Sukhdev Singh v. State Of Punjab And Others

2024:PHHC:052425

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CWP-8602-2024 Date of Decision: 19.04.2024 SUKHDEV SINGH

...Petitioner

Versus

STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS

...Respondents

CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Present:- Mr. Sameer Sachdeva, Advocate For the petitioner.

Mr. Pawan Kumar, DAG, Punjab.

***** JAGMOHAN BANSAL, J. (Oral) 1.

The petitioner through instant petition under Article 226/227 of Constitution of India is seeking setting aside of order dated 16.01.2024 (Annexure P-4) and 19.01.2024 (Annexure P-5) whereby petitioner has been awarded punishment of forfeiture of five years service permanently as well as compulsorily retired.

2.

Mr. Sameer Sachdeva, Advocate submits that petitioner has preferred appeals against the aforesaid orders. However, Appellate Authority is not adjudicating his appeals. He has been compulsorily retired. Thus, appeals need to be adjudicated at the earliest. 3.

Mr. Pawan Kumar, DAG, Punjab who on advance notice is present in the Court and submits that Appellate Authority would look into grievance of the petitioner and his appeals would be adjudicated HIMANSHU 2024.04.19 16:15 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.

CWP-8602-2024 -2expeditiously and preferably within six weeks from today, in accordance with law.

4.

In view of the above, the petition stands disposed of. (JAGMOHAN BANSAL) 19.04.2024 JUDGE himanshu Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No HIMANSHU 2024.04.19 16:15 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.