Petitioner sought mandamus for utilization of a grant. Court held the grant provision was directory and refused mandamus, directing respondent to consider the grievance.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
CWP No. 24531 of 2014
Date of decision : 01.12.2014
Sher Singh
....Petitioner
V/s
State of Haryana & ors.
....Respondents
BEFORE : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJAN GUPTA
Present: Mr. Jagidish Manchanda, Advocate for the petitioner.
RAJAN GUPTA J.
Only grievance of the petitioner is that grant given vide letter/memo, Annexure P2 has not been utilized till now. He prays that a writ in the nature of mandamus be issued to direct the respondents to do the needful.
I am of the considered view that letter/order of this nature is merely directory, thus, no mandamus can be issued. Normally this court would refrain from issuing a mandamus for implementation thereof. However, respondent no. 2 may look into the grievance of the petitioner and take appropriate decision. Disposed of.
December 01, 2014 Ajay
(RAJAN GUPTA) JUDGE
AJAY KUMAR 2014.12.01 16:04 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document
1 issue framed by the court
Whether a writ of mandamus can be issued to direct the respondent to utilize a grant given via a directory letter.
Sher Singh
State of Haryana
RAJAN GUPTA
As recorded by the court registry
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