Harbhajan Singh v. State Of Punjab And Others

2024:PHHC:061279-DB CWP-10123-2024 (O&M)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

CWP-10123-2024 (O&M) Date of decision: May 03, 2024 Harbhajan Singh ....Petitioner versus State of Punjab and others ....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUDHIR SINGH HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARSH BUNGER Present:- Mr. Deepak Nayar, Advocate for petitioner.

Mr. Sartaj Singh Gill, Senior DAG Punjab.

***** SUDHIR SINGH, J. (ORAL) Petition herein, inter alia, is for issuance of a writ in the nature of Mandamus directing respondent No.2 to declare reserve seat for the post of Sarpanch at village Hussainpura, Block Amargarh, District Malerkotla, as prescribed under the Punjab Panchayati Raj Act, 1994. 2.

At the outset, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that petitioner would be satisfied, in case, his pending representation dated 25.08.2023 (Annexure P-1) is decided by the concerned authority in a time bound manner, which 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.3 and it shall take decision either way, on the pending representation dated 25.08.2023 (Annexure P-1) of the petitioner.

MAHAVIR SINGH 2024.05.08 16:10 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment

2024:PHHC:061279-DB CWP-10123-2024 (O&M) 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 merits of the case and considering the relief sought for herein, the writ petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.3 to consider representation dated 25.08.2023 (Annexure P-1) of the petitioner and pass an appropriate reasoned order, in accordance with law, at the earliest, preferably within a period of 02 months 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 May 03, 2024 mahavir Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether reportable:

Yes/No MAHAVIR SINGH 2024.05.08 16:10 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment