Kamlesh Kumar v. Union Of India And Others

CWP-11449-2024

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CWP-11449-2024 Date of Decision : 16.05.2024 KAMLESH KUMAR ... PETITIONER

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UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS ... RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Present :

Mr.Rajeev Anand, Advocate for the petitioner.

Ms. Shweta Nahata, Sr.Panel Counsel for the respondents-UOI (through VC).

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

The petitioner through instant petition under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India is seeking setting aside of charge memo along with report of enquiry officer dated 12.08.2022 (Annexure P-8) and consequent proceedings including order of removal from service.

2.

Ms. Shweta Nahata, Sr.Panel Counsel, at the outset, points out that appeal of the petitioner is pending before the Appellate Authority, thus, the present petition is not maintainable. 3.

Faced with this, Mr.Rajeev Anand, Advocate submits that he has duly disclosed this fact in the petition and he has been compelled to approach this Court by non-adjudicating of appeal. Anju Goel 2024.05.16 17:10 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh

CWP-11449-2024 4.

Without commenting upon the merits of the case, the present petition stands disposed of with a direction to Appellate Authority to decide appeal of the petitioner expeditiously and preferable within 04 weeks from today.

(JAGMOHAN BANSAL) JUDGE 16.05.2024 anju Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No Anju Goel 2024.05.16 17:10 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh