Rajinder Singh v. State Information Commissioner Punjab

CWP-20054-2025 (O&M)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH CWP-20054-2025 (O&M) Decided on : 24.07.2025 RAJINDER SINGH . . .Petitioner

Versus

STATE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER PUNJAB AND OTHERS . . . Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARSIMRAN SINGH SETHI PRESENT: Mr. Raj Kaushik, Advocate for the petitioner. **** HARSIMRAN SINGH SETHI , J. (Oral) 1.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has filed an appeal before the Information Commission, Punjab, dated 25.11.2024 (Annexure p-3) but the same is still pending and no proceedings have been undertaken so far by the authority concerned, hence, the petitioner will be satisfied, at this stage, in case a direction is issued to the authority to decide the said appeal in a time bound manner so that the petitioner does not suffer any prejudice. 2.

Notice of motion.

3.

Mr. Rahul Rampal, Additional Advocate General, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the respondent-State. 4.

Learned counsel on behalf of the respondent-State, on instructions submits that the aforesaid appeal will be listed & decided by the competent authority, in accordance with law, within a period of three RIYA 2025.07.25 09:49 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CWP-20054-2025 (O&M) months of the receipt of certified copy of this order. 5.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that keeping in view the statement of learned State counsel, the present petition may kindly be disposed of having been not pressed any further. 6.

Ordered accordingly.

7.

Pending civil miscellaneous application, if any, stands disposed of.

(HARSIMRAN SINGH SETHI) JUDGE 24.07.2025 Riya Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes Whether Reportable:

No RIYA 2025.07.25 09:49 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document