Ram Saroop v. State Of Punjab And Another

2023:PHHC:082833 108 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-13033-2023 Date of decision: 03.07.2023 RAM SAROOP

...Petitioner

V/s STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANR.

...Respondents

CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK MANCHANDA

Present:

Ms. Snighda Sood, Advocate for the petitioner.

Mr. Anurag Bansal, AAG Punjab.

**** DEEPAK MANCHANDA J. (ORAL) Present petition has been filed under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to release the retiral benefits as well as service dues i.e. Gratuity, Leave encashment and all other benefits of the petitioner along with interest @ 18% per annum.

Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner has retired from the post of Sweeper on 31.08.2022 from Muncipal Council Goniana Mandi, District Bathinda. He further contends that the retiral benefits of the petitioner have not been released till date, except Rs. 1,00,000/- and he has sent a representation to the respondent No. 2 in this regard, which has not been decided till date.

A perusal of the representation (Annexure P-4) shows that the same is half-baked as the complete details have not been mentioned in the same.

Faced with the same, learned counsel for the petitioner undertakes to file fresh representation before the concerned authorities, within two weeks from today.

2023:PHHC:082833 CWP-13033-2023 -2On doing so, the same shall be decided by respondent No. 2 in accordance with law, within a period of 4 weeks from the date of submission of fresh representation.

Present petition is disposed of in aforesaid terms. (DEEPAK MANCHANDA) JUDGE 03.07.2023 Ajay Goswami Whether speaking/reasoned Yes Whether reportable Yes/No