Ramesh Chander v. State Of Punjab & ORS

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH CWP No.5789 of 2015 Date of decision: 07.09.2016 Ramesh Chander ..Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab and others ..Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE DAYA CHAUDHARY

Present:

Mr. R.K. Arora, Advocate for the petitioner.

Mr. T.N. Sarup, Addl. A.G., Punjab for the respondents -State.

*** Daya Chaudhary, J. (Oral) The present writ petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents not to harass the petitioner by initiating illegal and false vigilance inquiry without assigning any reason. In response to notice of motion, reply has been filed by the respondents-State, which is on record. Subsequently, vide order dated 12.08.2016, learned State counsel was directed to get the present status of the inquiry. Pursuant thereto, status report has been filed in the Court today wherein it has been mentioned that Inspector Major Singh conducted inquiry and sent the inquiry report to the SSP, Vigilance Bureau Range, Jalandhar for further action. Said inquiry report has further been sent to Chief Director, Vigilance Bureau, Punjab, Chandigarh for further action after approval of the inquiry report.

Neetu Rani 2016.09.14 11:13 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Chandigarh In view of the stand taken in the status report, the present writ

CWP No.5789 of 2015 petition is disposed of with a direction to the Chief Director, Vigilance Bureau, Punjab, Chandigarh to take final decision in the case in accordance with law after taking into consideration the report within a period of two months from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. 07.09.2016 (DAYA CHAUDHARY) neetu JUDGE √ Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No √ Whether Reportable Yes/No Neetu Rani 2016.09.14 11:13 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Chandigarh