Basant Kumar v. Punjab National Bank And Others

CWP-20271-2022 -1IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-20271-2022 Date of Decision: 07.09.2022 Basant Kumar ...... Petitioner

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Punjab National Bank and others ......... Respondents

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HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJBIR SEHRAWAT Present :

Mr. Kanwar Abhay Singh, Advocate, for the petitioner.

***** RAJBIR SEHRAWAT, J. (ORAL) This is a petition filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to decide the petitioner's representation dated 29.08.2022 (Annexure P-4) and meanwhile, not to implement the transfer order dated 16.08.2022 (Annexure P-2), whereby the petitioner has been transferred from Sadhaura Branch to GT Road Karnal Branch of the respondent-Bank. At the outset, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that, at this stage, the petitioner would be satisfied if the respondents take a conscious decision on the representation of the petitioner dated 29.08.2022 (Annexure P-4) and pass a speaking order thereon, within a time bound frame.

Notice of motion.

Mr. Gaurav Goel, Advocate, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents. Even learned counsel for the respondents is not averse to VIRENDRA SINGH ADHIKARI 2022.09.07 17:23 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment

CWP-20271-2022 -2the expeditious disposal of the claim of the petitioner. In view of the above, the present petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.3 to decide the representation of the petitioner 29.08.2022 (Annexure P-4) and take a conscious decision thereon by passing a speaking order; within a period of one month from the date of receipt of the certified copy of this order.

(RAJBIR SEHRAWAT) JUDGE 07.09.2022 adhikari Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No VIRENDRA SINGH ADHIKARI 2022.09.07 17:23 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment