Ram Lal Arora Alais R L Arora v. The Union Territory Chandigarh And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH **** CWP-9602-2026 Date of Decision: 01.04.2026 RAM LAL ARORA ALIAS R L ARORA

...Petitioner

Vs.

UNION TERRITORY CHANDIGARH AND ORS.

...Respondents

CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Present:- Mr. Ishank Bansal, Advocate for the petitioner Ms. Subhreet K. Saron, Addl. Standing Counsel with Mr. Dhruv Walia, Jr. Standing Counsel for respondent-U.T. Chandigarh *** JAGMOHAN BANSAL, J. (ORAL) 1.

The petitioner through instant petition under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India is seeking an appropriate action against erring officials with respect to embezzled/misappropriated amount.

2.

The petitioner claims that he is a public-spirited person. He has retired from Engineering Department, U.T. Chandigarh. During 2003-2008, few Government officials misappropriated a sum of Rs.1.83 crores by preparing fake challans, forged rubber stamps and fabricated bank signatures. FIR Nos.101 and 133 dated 23.03.2008 were registered against officials under Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. Mangat Ram an employee of respondent-U.T. Administration was convicted by trial Court. The respondent has not taken any action regarding recovery of alleged embezzled amount.

DEEPAK BISSYAN 2026.04.01 18:32 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

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Learned counsel for the respondent-U.T. submits that a civil suit was filed against Mangat Ram. It was decreed by Civil Court. Property of Mangat Ram was attached and auction proceedings are in process. There is no inaction on the part of Department. 4.

In the wake of statement of learned counsel for the respondent, the petition stands disposed of.

5.

Pending application(s), if any, stands disposed of. (JAGMOHAN BANSAL) JUDGE April 01, 2026 Deepak DPA Whether Speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No DEEPAK BISSYAN 2026.04.01 18:32 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document