Rajinder Singh v. State Of Punjab And Others

In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, at Chandigarh Civil Writ Petition No. 18356 of 2022 Date of Decision: 02.03.2023 Rajinder Singh ... Petitioner(s)

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State of Punjab and Another ... Respondent(s) CORAM: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Anil Kshetarpal.

Present:

Mr. Harsh Aggarwal, Advocate for the petitioner(s).

Mr. D.K.Singal, Additional Advocate General, Punjab, for the respondents.

Anil Kshetarpal, J.

1.

The petitioner prays for issuance of a writ in the nature of certiorari to quash the charge sheet issued on 20.06.2022 and the order dated 28.07.2022.

2.

On 07.09.2022, the following order was passed:- "Learned counsel submits that the petitioner retired after attaining the age of superannuation on 30.09.2012 and thereafter, the charge sheet dated 20.06.2022 (Annexure P-6) has been issued, which allegations relate to the period of 2012. It is contended that in view of the well settled principle of law, the impugned action is not sustainable and the same be quashed.

Notice of motion.

DEEPAK KUMAR BHARDWAJ 2023.03.09 11:24 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Ms. Ambika Bedi, AAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf

Civil Writ Petition No. 18356 of 2022 of respondents and waives service. She seeks and is granted time to file reply. Adjourned to 12.01.2023.

Further proceedings pursuant to the above noticed charge sheet shall remain stayed till the next date of hearing." 3.

The learned State counsel, on instructions from Mr.Tarandeep Singh, Law Officer, Department of Irrigation, Punjab, submits that the aforesaid charge sheet and the consequential order have already been cancelled.

4.

In view of the aforesaid facts, the writ petition is rendered infructuous and the same is disposed of as such. (Anil Kshetarpal) Judge March 02, 2023 "DK"

Whether speaking/reasoned :Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No DEEPAK KUMAR BHARDWAJ 2023.03.09 11:24 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document