Khushi Ram v. State Of Haryana And Others

In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, at Chandigarh Civil Writ Petition No. 24241 of 2021 Date of Decision: 30.11.2021 Khushi Ram ... Petitioner(s)

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State of Haryana and Others ... Respondent(s) CORAM: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Anil Kshetarpal.

Present:

Mr. Pawan Attri, Advocate for the petitioner(s).

Mr. Samarth Sagar, Additional Advocate General, Haryana, for the respondent No.1 to 5.

Anil Kshetarpal, J.

1.

The petitioner, who was elected as a Panch of Gram Panchayat, Village Khora Kheri, District Karnal, prays for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus to direct the respondent No.2 to 5 to decide the representation dated 17.09.2021 and to initiate an inquiry against the respondent No.6 for embezzlement of the panchayat funds. The respondent No.6 is a former Sarpanch of the Gram Panchayat. 2.

After having heard the learned counsel representing the petitioner, this Court is of the considered view that the petitioner has more than one efficacious remedy including filing of the petitions under the Haryana Panchayati Raj Act, 1994. He can also file a criminal complaint. Hence, the present writ petition is disposed of by relegating the petitioner to avail an alternative remedy.

(Anil Kshetarpal) Judge November 30, 2021 "DK"

Whether speaking/reasoned :Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No DEEPAK KUMAR BHARDWAJ 2021.12.02 10:36 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document