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Harjinder Singh v. State of Punjab and Ors.

Punjab & Haryana HC24 Aug 2015CWP/7854/2015

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The Court considered whether the petitioner, not in possession of a flat, is a terrorist victim entitled to regularization. Pending the Deputy Commissioner's decision on the final date of hearing, the petition was disposed of by referring the matter to the appellate authority for a fresh decision within three months.

What did the court decide?

Petitioner referred to remedy of appeal before Respondent No.5 to decide within three months.

Harjinder Singh Vs State of… — Constitutional and Fundamental Rights | Punjab & Haryana HC (2015)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

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Civil Writ Petition No.7854 of 2015 Date of Decision: August 24, 2015

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Harjinder Singh .....Petitioner

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versus

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State of Punjab and others

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.....Respondents

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CORAM: HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SURYA KANT. HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE JASPAL SINGH.

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Present: Mr.Mansur Ali, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr.Rajesh Bhardwaj, Additional AG, Punjab.

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Whether Reporters of Local papers may be allowed to see the judgment?

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To be referred to the Reporters or not?

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Whether the judgment should be reported in the Digest?

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Surya Kant, J. (Oral)

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The issue that arises for consideration is whether the petitioner is a victim of terrorist activities and consequently entitled to regularization of allotment of the flat which is no longer in his possession? The petitioner was relegated to the Divisional Commissioner, Jalandhar Division for determination of his claim and the said Authority further remanded the case to Deputy Commissioner, Amritsar to decide the same.

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On the last date of hearing, the matter was adjourned to await the decision of the Deputy Commissioner.

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Learned counsel for the petitioner states that the Deputy Commissioner, Amritsar has passed a speaking order dated 30.05.2015 holding that the petitioner is not a victim of terrorist activities and thus not covered under the Government Policy.

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MOHINDER KUMAR 2015.08.27 11:47 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Chandigarh

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CWP No.7854 of 2015 [2]

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In this fact situation, we dispose of this writ petition relegating the petitioner to the remedy of appeal before respondent No.5 who shall make an endeavour to decide the petitioner's appeal as early as possible and preferably within a period of three months from the date of its submission. The Appellate Authority shall also afford an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner.

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Ordered accordingly.

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Dasti.

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MOHINDER KUMAR 2015.08.27 11:47 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Chandigarh

Harjinder Singh v. State of Punjab and Ors.

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