Mohinder Pal v. State Of Punjab And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CWP-15186-2025 Date of decision: 26.05.2025 Mohinder Pal

...Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab and others

...Respondents

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

Present:

Mr. Rajesh Bhatheja, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Shruti, AAG, Punjab.

***** AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (Oral) 1.

Learned counsel submits that the petitioner has retired on attaining the age of superannuation on 15.12.2023 as Health Supervisor, however, his retiral benefits have not been released till date, regard which representations dated 31.07.2024, 31.12.2024 and 16.01.2025, Annexures P-3 to P-5, have been submitted followed by a legal notice dated 28.01.2025, Annexure P-6, which have yet not evoked any response. He, on instructions, prays that a direction may be given to the respondents to decide the same in a time bound manner, to which learned State counsel has no objection. 2.

In view of the above and without commenting upon the merits of the case, this petition is hereby disposed of with a direction to the respondents to decide the legal notice dated 28.01.2025, Annexure P-6, 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 found 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 26.05.2025 Hemant Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes / No Whether reportable : Yes / No HAMANT 2025.05.26 19:06 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document