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High Court of Punjab and HaryanaCWP/27205/2023disposed of

Jagjit Singh And ORS v. Punjabi University Patiala And ANR

2024-04-20Mr. Justice Aman Chaudhary2 pages

CWP-27205-2023 2024:PHHC:053262 CWP-27212-2023 - 1CWP-27205-2023 Jagjit Singh and others Punjabi University Patiala and another CWP-27212-2023 Mohinder Kaur and others Punjabi University Patiala and others Mr. H.S. Batth, Advocate for the respondents. This common order shall dispose of above-mentioned two petitions as they involve similar issue.

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Learned counsel would submit that the revised Gratuity, Leave Encashment, Furlough leave, arrears of salary etc. have not been released to the petitioners as per Notification dated 29.10.2021, Annexure P-2 as adopted by the Punjabi University Patiala on 03.11.2022. In this regard, representations dated 08.02.2023, 10.05.2023, 12.06.2023, 24.07.2023 and 21.08.2023, Annexures P-4 to P-8, have been submitted by them, which have yet not evoked any response. He thus, at this stage, on instructions, submits that the petitioners are sanguine of it HAMANT 2024.04.20 17:48 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment

CWP-27205-2023 2024:PHHC:053262 CWP-27212-2023 - 2being considered in a positive manner, in case, a direction is given to respondent No.1 to decide the same in a time bound manner by granting them an opportunity of hearing.

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Learned counsel for the respondents has no objection to the limited prayer made.

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In view of the above and without commenting upon the merits of the case, this petition is hereby disposed of with a direction to respondent No.1 to decide the representations, Annexures P-4 to P-8, within a period of six months, which this Court has no reason to believe the authorities would not address in a just, fair and reasonable manner. Upon doing so, after notice and hearing offered to them and if found entitled, grant the benefit forthwith. Needless to say, if the orders are adverse to their interest, the same shall contain reasons and the petitioners shall be free to seek legal redress thereupon. A photocopy of this order be placed on the file of connected case. HAMANT 2024.04.20 17:48 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment