Punjab-Haryana High Court
Surinder Pal vs State Of Punjab & Ors on 23 April, 2024
Neutral Citation No:=2024:PHHC:054875
2024:PHHC:054875
IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA
AT CHANDIGARH
215
CWP-15771-2016 (O&M)
Date of decision: 23.04.2024
Surinder Pal
....Petitioner
Versus
State of Punjab and Others
...Respondents
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY
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Present : Mr. Vikas Chatrath and Mr. Akshat Kalia, Advocates
for the petitioner
Mr. Manipal Singh Atwal, DAG Punjab
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AMAN CHAUDHARY. J. (ORAL)
1. The present petition has been filed for quashing the action of respondents, vide which benefit of one increment granted on 01.01.1996 has been withdrawn in violation of principles of natural justice.
2. Learned counsel submits that the grievance of the petitioner was of payment of non-release of 100% pension and withdrawal of benefit of one increment granted on 01.01.1996, which were in violation of principles of natural justice as well as no interest having been paid for delayed release of retiral benefits and ACP etc. Now, during pendency of the present petition, the pension has been stopped vide order dated 02.08.2023, Annexure P-1/1. In this regard, he will submit a comprehensive representation by relying on the judgments supporting his claim, which may be directed to be decided in a time bound manner.
3. Learned State counsel has no objection to the limited prayer made.
4. In view of the above and without commenting on the merits of the case, this petition is hereby disposed of with a direction to the respondents that in 1 of 2 ::: Downloaded on - 25-04-2024 03:39:35 ::: Neutral Citation No:=2024:PHHC:054875 CWP-15771-2016 (O&M) -2- case petitioner submit a representation within a period of 4 weeks, the same shall be considered and decided, within a further period of 4 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 him and if found entitled, grant the benefit forthwith. Needless to say, if the orders are adverse to his interest, the same shall contain reasons and the petitioner shall be free to seek legal redress thereupon.
(AMAN CHAUDHARY)
JUDGE
23.04.2024
M.Kamra
Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes / No
Whether reportable : Yes / No
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