Gurnam Singh v. State Of Punjab And ORS

In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, at Chandigarh Civil Writ Petition No. 28885 of 2018 Date of Decision: 15.11.2018 Gurnam Singh ... Petitioner(s)

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State of Punjab and Others ... Respondent(s) CORAM: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Shekher Dhawan.

Present:

Mr. Surinder Garg, Advocate for the petitioner(s).

Shekher Dhawan, J.

Present writ petition has been filed for grant of interest at the rate of 18% per annum on delayed payment of retiral benefits given to the petitioner.

Learned counsel for the petitioner contended that petitioner superannuated on 29.02.2012 and he was paid his retiral benefits after unreasonable long delay of five years, though no proceedings were pending against him. Learned counsel further contended that for the redressal of his grievance, petitioner also got issued legal notice dated 22.09.2018 (Annexure P3), but still no action has been taken thereon. Notice of motion.

On asking of the Court, Mrs. Anju Arora, Additional Advocate General, Punjab accepts notice on behalf of the respondents. A complete copy of paper-book be provided to her during the course of the day. DEEPAK KUMAR BHARDWAJ 2018.11.15 16:50 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document In view of above, present writ petition stands disposed of with

Civil Writ Petition No. 28885 of 2018 the directions to the respondents to look into legal notice dated 22.09.2018 (Annexure P3) and take the required decision thereon, expeditiously and preferably within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order.

(Shekher Dhawan) Judge November 152018 "DK"

Whether speaking/reasoned :Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No DEEPAK KUMAR BHARDWAJ 2018.11.15 16:50 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document