High Court of Punjab and HaryanaCWP/4258/2018disposed of

Sukhdev Ram Jaidka v. State Of Punjab Andd ORS.

2018-02-22Mr. Justice Rameshwar Singh Malik2 pages

CWP No.4258 OF 2018 --1--

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CWP No.4258 OF 2018 DECIDED ON: FEBRUARY 22, 2018 SUKHDEV RAM JAIDKA .....PETITIONER

VERSUS

STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS .....RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JASPAL SINGH

Present:

Mr. Karan Singla, Advocate, for the petitioner.

***** JASPAL SINGH, J By virtue of instant petition preferred under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, petitioner has sought issuance of a writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to implement the policy/circular of Govt. of Punjab, Department of Personnel (Annexure P-3) dated 14.03.2017 to remove the anomaly in the pay and allowances along with consequential benefits like refixation of pay, its arrears along with interest @ 18% per annum from the date of his actual promotion till its realization. 2.

At the very outset, learned counsel for the petitioner submits though representation dated 05.01.2018 (Annexure P-4) was moved to the respondents but till date neither any response has been received nor any conscious decision has been taken by them. He further submits that petitioner feel satisfied in case direction is issued to respondent No.3 to decide aforesaid Sonika 2018.02.23 16:47 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Chandigarh

CWP No.4258 OF 2018 --2-- representation, within a stipulated period.

Without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, the instant petition is disposed of with the direction to respondent No.3-The Principal Secretary, Water Resources Department/Irrigation and Power Department, Sector 9, Mini Secretariat, Chandigarh to look into the grievances unfolded by the petitioner in representation 05.01.2018 (Annexure P-4) and to decide the same keeping in view the policy/circular dated 14.03.2017 (Annexure P-3), within a period of 4 months from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order.

In case, the petitioner still feel aggrieved against any of the order(s) passed by the concerned authority, he shall be at liberty to have recourse to the other remedies available under law including filing of writ petition. FEBRUARY 22, 2018 (JASPAL SINGH) sonika JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes Whether reportable Yes/No Sonika 2018.02.23 16:47 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Chandigarh