Ram Ji v. State Of Punjab And ORS

CWP No.16699 OF 2018 --1--

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CWP No.16699 OF 2018 DECIDED ON: JULY 12, 2018 RAM JI .....PETITIONER

VERSUS

STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS .....RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JASPAL SINGH

Present:

Mr. Peeush Gagneja, Advocate, for the petitioner.

***** JASPAL SINGH, J.

By virtue of instant civil writ petition, preferred under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India, petitioner has sought issuance of a writ in the nature of Mandamus directing the respondents to release the remaining retirement-cum-service benefits along with interest @ 18% per annum on delayed payment.

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At the very outset of the arguments, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that though petitioner served legal notice dated 20.04.2018 (P-5) upon the respondents but till date no conscious decision has been taken. He further submits that petitioner feels satisfied in case direction is issued to respondent No.2 to decide aforesaid legal notice, within a stipulated period 3.

Instant petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent(s) particularly respondent No.2-Director, Department of Welfare of Scheduled Sonika 2018.07.13 16:09 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Chandigarh

CWP No.16699 OF 2018 --2-- Castes, Backward Classes and Minorities, Punjab, Chandigarh to consider all the aspects as well as relief(s) claimed through legal notice (Annexure P-5) and to take a conscious decision, within a period of three months from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order.

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However, if the petitioner still feels aggrieved against any of the order(s) passed by the concerned authority, he shall be at liberty to have recourse to the remedies available under law as well as to approach this Court. JULY 12, 2018 (JASPAL SINGH) sonika JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes Whether reportable Yes/No Sonika 2018.07.13 16:09 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Chandigarh