Pritam Singh And Others v. Deputy Commissioner Ferozepur And Others

2024:PHHC:053901-DB CWP-8794-2024 (O&M)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH CWP-8794-2024 (O&M) Date of decision: April 22, 2024 Pritam Singh and others ....Petitioners versus Deputy Commissioner, Ferozepur and others ....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUDHIR SINGH HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARSH BUNGER Present:- Mr. C.M. Munjal, Advocate for petitioners.

Mr. Sartaj Singh Gill, Senior DAG Punjab.

***** SUDHIR SINGH, J. (ORAL) Petition herein is, inter alia, for issuance of a writ in the nature of Mandamus for directing respondents to immediately call the meeting of Panchayat Samti Guruharsahai in order to consider the No Confidence Motion against respondents No.4 and 5 as per provisions of Sections 112 and 116 of the Punjab Panchayati Raj Act, 1994.

2.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that for redressal of his grievance, petitioner has already moved letters dated 16.12.2023 (Annexure P-1) and dated 18.02.2024 (Annexure P-5) to the concerned authority, but the same has not been adverted to by the respondents till date. 3.

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.1 and it shall take decision either way, on the pending letters dated MAHAVIR SINGH 2024.04.25 16:05 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment

2024:PHHC:053901-DB CWP-8794-2024 (O&M) 16.12.2023 (Annexure P-1) and dated 18.02.2024 (Annexure P-5) of the petitioner.

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.

5.

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.1 to consider letters dated 16.12.2023 (Annexure P-1) and dated 18.02.2024 (Annexure P-5) 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. 6.

Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. (SUDHIR SINGH) JUDGE (HARSH BUNGER) JUDGE April 22, 2024 mahavir Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether reportable:

Yes/No MAHAVIR SINGH 2024.04.25 16:05 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment