Etash Kumar v. Punjab Gramin Bank And ORS

CWP-17905-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CWP-17905-2026 Date of decision:29.05.2026 Etash Kumar .....Petitioners

VERSUS

Punjab Gramin Bank and others .....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR Present :

Mr. Vivek K. Thakur, Advocate for the petitioner. **** HARPREET SINGH BRAR , J. (Oral) 1.

The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of certiorari for quashing the enquiry report dated 30.07.2024 (Annexure P-11), punishment order dated 22.11.2024 (Annexure P-14) and appellate order dated 02.02.2026 (Annexure P-15), whereby the major penalty of reduction of basic pay by two stages for a period of two years, with postponement of future increments and denial of the difference of subsistence allowance, has been imposed upon the petitioner. The petitioner further seeks issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to pay the arrears PARUL VERMA 2026.05.29 16:27 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.

CWP-17905-2026 of subsistence allowance for the period from October 2022 to December 2023 along with interest @ 12% per annum.

2.

Learned counsel for the petitioner at this stage wishes to withdraw the present petition with liberty to file afresh with better particulars.

3.

In view of the above, the present petition is dismissed as withdrawn with liberty aforesaid.

4.

Pending miscellaneous applications, if any, shall also stand disposed of.

(HARPREET SINGH BRAR) JUDGE 29.05.2026 parul verma Whether speaking/reasoned. : Yes/No Whether Reportable. :

Yes/No PARUL VERMA 2026.05.29 16:27 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.