Harchand Singh v. State Of Punjab And ORS.

CWP No.5813 OF 2018 --1--

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CWP No.5813 OF 2018 DECIDED ON: MARCH 09, 2018 HACHAND SINGH .....PETITIONER

VERSUS

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

Present:

Mr. Varun Dhawan, Advocate, for the petitioner.

***** JASPAL SINGH, J Through instant petition preferred under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India, petitioner has sought issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to release all the remaining retiral benefits with interest.

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At the very outset of the arguments, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that petitioner feel satisfied, in case, direction is issued to respondents to decide legal notice dated 11.01.2018 (Annexure P-3), within some stipulated period.

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Without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, the instant petition is disposed of with the direction to respondents to consider the case set up by the petitioner in legal notice dated 11.01.2018 (Annexure P-3) and to take a conscious decision in accordance with law, within a period of two Sonika 2018.03.09 16:16 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Chandigarh

CWP No.5813 OF 2018 --2-- months from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. In case, there is no impediment in releasing the remaining benefits which have not so far been paid, to release the same within a period of next one month. 4.

However, if the petitioner still feels dissatisfied against the order passed by the concerned authority, he shall be at liberty to have recourse to the other remedies available under law as well as to approach this Court. MARCH 09, 2018 (JASPAL SINGH) sonika JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes Whether reportable Yes/No Sonika 2018.03.09 16:16 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Chandigarh