High Court of Punjab and HaryanaCWP/17488/2018disposed of

Mangat Ram v. State Of Punjab And Orss

2018-07-27Mr. Justice Rameshwar Singh Malik2 pages

CWP No.17488 OF 2018 --1--

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CWP No.17488 OF 2018 DECIDED ON: JULY 27, 2018 MANGAT RAM .....PETITIONER

VERSUS

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

Present:

Mr. Sunny Singla, Advocate, for the petitioner.

***** JASPAL SINGH, J.(Oral) Through instant petition, preferred under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, petitioner has sought issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to release the arrears of the revised pay and pension benefits, which was re-fixed by respondent No.3 vide letter (P-2) with all consequential benefits, along with 18% interest on delayed payments. 2.

The contention of learned counsel for the petitioner is that though matter with regard to the fixation of salary as well as revision of pension was subjudice before the respondents but no final decision has so far been taken. The petitioner also moved a representation dated 27.11.2017 (P-5) followed by reminder dated 08.01.2018 (P-6) but till date no decision has been taken. He further submits that petitioner feels satisfied in case direction is issued to the concerned authorities to take final decision and make the payment of the Sonika 2018.07.31 15:53 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Chandigarh

CWP No.17488 OF 2018 --2-- necessary amount, within a stipulated period. 3.

In the light of aforesaid submission made by learned counsel for the petitioner but without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, instant petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.3-Executive officer, Municipal Council, Bhucho Mandi, Bathinda to consider the claim of the petitioner set up by him in representation (P-5) and reminder (P-6), within a period of three months from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. However, in case, any adverse order is passed by the concerned authority, petitioner shall be at liberty to have recourse to the remedies available under law as well as to approach this Court.

JULY 27, 2018 (JASPAL SINGH) sonika JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes Whether reportable Yes/No Sonika 2018.07.31 15:53 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Chandigarh