Sukhwinder Singh v. Financial Commissioner & ANR

2023:PHHC:064606

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH CWP-16474 of 2016 Date of decision:04.05.2023 Sukhwinder Singh

...Petitioner

Versus

Financial Commissioner & Principal Secretary to Government of Punjab and another

...Respondents

CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANIL KSHETARPAL

Present:

Mr.Inderjit Sharma, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Navdeep Chhabra Sr.DAG, Punjab.

** ** ANIL KSHETARPAL, J.

1.

The petitioner prays for a writ in the nature of certiorari to quash the order passed on 13.06.2011 (Annexure P-1) whereby one increment without cumulative effect (minor penalty) was passed. The aforesaid order has been affirmed in appeal.

2.

The petitioner on attaining the age of superannuation retired. On reading of the impugned order passed by the Registrar Cooperative Society Punjab, Chandigarh (Annexure P-1), it is evident that the petitioner was found negligent while discharging of his duties as he did not complete the inspection RAMAN KUMAR I am the author of this document PDF SIGNER DEMO VERSION 15.05.2023 10:11

CWP-16474 of 2016 -2of the Cooperative Societies. The petitioner furnished his explanation that he had inspected the 14 societies but due to mental stress and disease (Jaundice) he misplaced the inspection notes, which were kept in his bag.

3.

The court has heard the learned counsel representing the parties. The scope of interference in such kind of matters is extremely limited. The petitioner has not alleged the violation of procedure. The punishment awarded to the petitioner is also minor. He also failed to furnish any solid proof of his ill health before the disciplinary authority hence the order imposing the minor penalty was passed. 4.

Keeping in view the aforesaid facts and discussion, no ground is made out to issue the writ. Consequently, the present writ petition is dismissed.

5.

All the pending miscellaneous applications, if any, are also disposed of.

(ANIL KSHETARPAL) JUDGE 04.05.2023 Raman Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No