Nirmala Devi v. Union Of India And Others

CWP-29299-2023 -12023:PHHC:165428

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CWP-29299-2023 Date of Decision : 22.12.2023 NIRMALA DEVI ......... PETITIONER V/S UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS ......... RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Present :

Mr.Rishu Mahajan Advocate for the petitioner.

Mr. Ashish Chaudhary, Sr.Panel Counsel for respondents No.1 to 4.

**** JAGMOHAN BANSAL , J. (Oral) 1.

The petitioner through instant petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is seeking directions to the respondents to grant her terminal benefits.

2.

The son of the petitioner was enrolled with BSF in September' 2013 as Constable. He solemnised marriage with Harpreet Kaur. A son was born from the said wedlock. On the one hand, wife of deceased employee is claiming pensionary and terminal benefits and on the other hand, petitioner being mother of the deceased employee is claiming the same benefits. The petitioner has served upon the respondent legal notice dated 30.10.2023 (Annexure P-7) claiming terminal benefits accruing on account of death of her son.

3.

Learned counsel for respondents No.1 to 4, who on advance notice is present in Court, assures the Court that the competent authority Anju Goel 2023.12.22 15:55 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh

CWP-29299-2023 -22023:PHHC:165428 would decide claim of the petitioner as well as Harpreet Kaur i.e. wife of deceased employee within three months from today. 4.

In the wake of statement of learned counsel for respondents No.1 to 4, the present petition stands disposed of. ( JAGMOHAN BANSAL ) 22.12.2023 JUDGE anju Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No Anju Goel 2023.12.22 15:55 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh