Ajmer Singh v. State Of Punjab And Others

 

  


IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH.

CWP 16307 of 2020 Date of Decision: October 06, 2020 Ajmer Singh -..Petitioner Vs.

State of Punjab and others -..Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MAHABIR SINGH SINDHU.

5.5 Present:5 Mr. Aman Dhir, Advocate for the petitioner. 5.5

 Present petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to grant interest @ 18% per annum for delayed payment of retirement benefits as reflected in the revised speaking order dated 13.07.2020 (P55).

At the outset, instead of pressing the petition on merits, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that he would be satisfied in case representation dated 13.07.2020 (P54) is decided by the competent authority, expeditiously.

Notice of motion.

Ms. Simran Grewal, AAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents and she is not averse for the innocuous prayer made by the petitioner.

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 In view of the agreed stand taken by both sides, but without going into the merits of the case, this Court deems it appropriate to dispose off the present petition with a direction to respondent No.35 Executive Officer, Nagar Council, Gidderbaha, District Sri Muktsar Sahib, to consider and decide representation dated 13.07.2020, if the same is pending, by passing speaking order in accordance with law, preferably within a period of 8 weeks' from today.

Ordered accordingly.

Needless to say that in case petitioner is found entitled for the relief claimed, the same be released to him forthwith. October 06, 2020 (MAHABIR SINGH SINDHU) sanjay JUDGE Whether speaking/ reasoned:

Yes/ No.

Whether Reportable:

Yes/No.

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