Bodh Raj v. State Of Punjab And ORS

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

CWP-27873-2022 (O&M) Date of Decision: 05.12.2022 Bodh Raj .....Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab and others .....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ARUN MONGA

Present:

Mr. Rajeev Dev Sharma, Advocate for the petitioner.

Mr. Gurpreet Singh, Addl.A.G., Punjab.

***** ARUN MONGA, J. (ORAL) Petition herein, inter alia, is for issuance of a writ in the nature of Mandamus directing the respondent authorities to pay the complete retiral benefits to the petitioner including Leave Encashment and Gratuity with complete arrears. 2.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has already submitted representation dated 03.08.2022 (Annexure P-2), but the same has not been adverted by the respondents till date. 3.

On advance service, learned State counsel appears and submits that a decision will be taken by the competent authority, either way, on the pending representation of the petitioner by passing a speaking order. 4.

At this stage, learned counsel for the petitioner also seeks decision on the pending representation, as suggested by learned Statecounsel. 5.

Given the nature of order being passed, there is no necessity to seek return by any of the respondents as no further proceedings and/or pleadings are required.

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Without commenting on the merits of the case, the instant writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondents to look into the pending representation dated 03.08.2022 (Annexure P-2) of the petitioner and pass an administrative order, giving reasons thereof, in accordance with law. 7.

Let the needful be done as expeditiously as possible. (ARUN MONGA) JUDGE December 05, 2022 ashish Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether reportable:

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