Harbans Lal v. Union Of India And Others

CWP-30494-2018 -1-

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH CWP-30494-2018 Date of decision: - 03.12.2018 Harbans Lal ....Petitioner

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Union of India and others .....Respondents CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARSIMRAN SINGH SETHI Present:- Ms. Shashi Himshikha, Advocate, for the petitioner.

**** HARSIMRAN SINGH SETHI , J. (ORAL) In the present case, the petiitoner is praying for the grant of disability pension in respect of the injuries, which he had suffered while in service.

Counsel for the petitioner contends that despite the fact that the petitioner is entitled for the grant of disability pension under the rules and regulations, still the same has not been given to him. Counsel for the petitioner states that for the relief which has been claimed in the present petition, the petitioner has served respondents with a legal notice on 18.02.2018 (Annexure P-14), which is still pending consideration with the respondents and the petitioner will be satisfied, at this stage, in case a time bound direction is given to the respondents to decide the said legal notice.

NARESH KUMAR 2018.12.04 14:47 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh

CWP-30494-2018 -2In view of the request made, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case and the claim being made by the petitioner, the respondents are directed to decide the legal notice dated 18.02.2018 (Annexure P-14) by passing a speaking order within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order. In case after the decision, it is found that the petitioner is entitled for any monetary benefit, the same shall also be released to him within a period of next three months.

Present writ petition stands disposed of.

( HARSIMRAN SINGH SETHI ) December 03, 2018 JUDGE naresh.k Whether reasoned/speaking?

Yes Whether reportable?

No NARESH KUMAR 2018.12.04 14:47 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh