Richa Gupta v. State Of Punjab & ORS.

CWP No. 21687 of 2017

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH CWP No. 21687 of 2017 Date of decision : 18.01.2019 Richa Gupta ....Petitioner V/s State of Punjab & ors.

....Respondents BEFORE : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJAN GUPTA

Present:

Mr. Mahir Sood, Advocate for the petitioner.

Ms. Anu Chatrath, Addl. A.G. Punjab.

RAJAN GUPTA J.

Rival contention of the petitioner and private respondents is that their inter se merit has not been considered while offering appointments against the concerned posts. On the other hand, stand of the State is that petitioners failed to join within the stipulated period given in the appointment letters. As a result appointment was offered to next eligible candidates.

Notice of motion. On the asking of court, Ms. Anu Chatrath, Addl. A.G. Punjab, who is present in court, accepts notice. The point of controversy, however, remains whether petitioner was properly notified and was given sufficient time to join at the place where she was sought to be posted. It appears that another opportunity was also granted to the petitioner to join her posting. The issue whether she reported pursuant to same and was entitled to be appointed, also needs to be considered.

AJAY KUMAR 2019.01.22 10:12 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document

CWP No. 21687 of 2017 Petition is disposed of with the directions to the Chief Secretary to form a Committee comprising three senior officers to take appropriate decision within six weeks after affording opportunity of hearing to the concerned parties.

January 18, 2019 (RAJAN GUPTA) Ajay JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether reportable:

Yes/No AJAY KUMAR 2019.01.22 10:12 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document