Gursewak Singh v. State Of Punjab And ORS.

CWP No. 26163 OF 2017 --1--

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CWP No. 26163 OF 2017 DECIDED ON: NOVEMBER 16, 2017 GURSEWAK SINGH .....PETITIONER..

VERSUS

STATE OF PUNJAB AND ORS.

....RESPONDENTS..

CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JASPAL SINGH

Present:

Mr. Virinder Kumar Shukla, Advocate for the petitioner.

***** JASPAL SINGH, J (ORAL) By virtue of instant petition preferred under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, petitioner has sought issuance of a writ especially in the nature of mandamus, directing the respondents to release the final payment of GP Fund along with interest @ 12% p.a..

2.

At the very outset of the arguments, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that though demand notice dated 29.09.2017 (Annexure P-3) was duly served upon the respondents but till date no conscious decision has been taken. He submits that petitioner feels satisfied in case direction is issued to respondent No.2 to decide the aforesaid demand notice, within a stipulated period.

3.

Instant petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2Chief Engineer, Department of Irrigation and Canals, Punjab to look into the Sonika 2017.11.17 17:37 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Chandigarh

CWP No. 26163 OF 2017 --2-- grievances unfolded by the petitioner in his demand notice dated 29.09.2017 (Annexure P-3) and to decide the same as per Service Rules and Regulations, within a period of three months from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order.

4.

However, if the petitioner still feels aggrieved against the order passed by the concerned authority, he shall be at liberty to approach this Court. NOVEMBER 16, 2017 (JASPAL SINGH) sonika JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes Whether reportable Yes/No Sonika 2017.11.17 17:37 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Chandigarh