Gurdev Singh v. State Of Punjab And Others

CWP-7177-2012 -1IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH **** CWP-7177-2012 Date of Decision: 27.08.2025 GURDEV SINGH.

...Petitioner

Vs.

STATE OF PUNJAB AND ORS.

...Respondents

CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Present:- None for the petitioner Mr. Aman Dhir, Deputy Advocate General, Punjab *** JAGMOHAN BANSAL, J. (ORAL) 1.

On 24.05.2012 following order was passed:- "The grievance raised in this writ petition is that admittedly, a wrong payment of Rs.1.50 lac was made to the petitioner at the time of his retirement in the year 2008. The petitioner was not guilty of any fraud or misrepresentation in that payment. However, now a recovery notice for Rs.2,57,075/- has been issued to him. Counsel for the petitioner states that the petitioner would have no objection to deposit the principle amount within 15 days but he should not be burdened with interest. Notice of motion.

On the asking of the Court, Ms. Monica Chhibber Sharma, DAG Punjab accepts notice. Counsel for the petitioner undertakes to hand over four copies of the writ petition to counsel for the respondents during the course of the day.

Adjourned to 12.10.2012.

DEEPAK BISSYAN 2025.08.28 13:03 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CWP-7177-2012 -2Meanwhile, in case the petitioner deposits the principle amount within 15 days from today, no further recovery will be made till the next date of hearing." 2.

The respondent in its reply has conceded that petitioner has deposited principal amount i.e. Rs.1,50,000/-. The dispute remains of interest.

3.

The petitioner was not at fault for delayed payment. He has already deposited principal amount. A period of 13 years from the date of alleged demand has passed away. Considering all these facts, this Court finds it appropriate to make order dated 24.05.2012 absolute. 4.

Disposed of.

5.

Pending application(s), if any stands disposed of. (JAGMOHAN BANSAL) JUDGE 27.08.2025 Deepak DPA Whether Speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No DEEPAK BISSYAN 2025.08.28 13:03 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document