Surjit Singh v. Punjabi University Patiala And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CWP-14016-2025 (O&M) Date of decision: 15.05.2025 Surjit Singh ....Petitioner

Versus

Punjabi University Patiala and Others

...Respondents

CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY ***** Present :

Ms. Bhumika Khatri, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. Amit Singh Sethi, Advocate for the respondent-University ***** AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (ORAL) 1.


 













 







   
 






 
 





 




    




 

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Learned counsel submits that regarding the claim as raised in the present petition, a legal notice dated 01.04.2025, Annexure P-5, has been served upon respondents, however, the same has yet not evoked any response. He thus, on instructions prays that a direction may be given to the respondents to decide the same in a time bound manner, to which learned counsel for the respondentUniversity has no objection to the limited prayer made. 3.
In view of the above and without commenting on the merits of the case, this petition is hereby disposed of with a direction to the respondents to decide the legal notice dated 01.04.2025, within a period of 4 months, which this Court has no reason to believe the authorities would not address in a just, fair and reasonable manner. Upon doing so, after notice and hearing offered to him and if MOHIT 2025.05.15 15:50 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CWP-14016-2025 (O&M) -2found entitled, grant the benefit forthwith. Needless to say, if the orders are adverse to his interest, the same shall contain reasons and the petitioner shall be free to seek legal redress thereupon.

(AMAN CHAUDHARY) JUDGE 15.05.2025 M.Kamra Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes / No Whether reportable :

Yes / No MOHIT 2025.05.15 15:50 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document