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Gurinder Singh v. State of Punjab and Ors.

Punjab & Haryana HC25 Jul 2016CWP/14522/2016

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High Court of Punjab and Haryana disposed of a writ petition via oral judgment. The Court directed the Executive Engineer to consider a pending representation within one month and release funds if entitled, without prejudging merits or limitation issues.

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Direction to the Executive Engineer to consider a pending representation within one month and release funds if the petitioner is entitled.

Gurinder Singh Vs State of Punjab and Ors. — Writ and Judicial Review | Punjab & Haryana HC (2016)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

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Civil Writ Petition No. 14552 of 2016 Date of Decision: 25.7.2016

Subhash Chand

.....Petitioner

Vs.

The State of Punjab and others

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.....Respondents

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CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAMESHWAR SINGH MALIK

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Present : Mr. Rajesh Kumar Girdhar, Advocate for the petitioner.

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RAMESHWAR SINGH MALIK J. (ORAL)

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Feeling aggrieved against the alleged inaction on the part of respondent authorities, petitioner has approached this Court, by way of instant writ petition under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India, seeking a writ in the nature of Mandamus.

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Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that when the genuine grievance of the petitioner was not being redressed by the respondent authorities, he finally approached respondent No.4 by way of representation dated 11.12.2015 (Annexure P-1), but the same is also pending decision. He further submits that the petitioner will be satisfied in case the Executive Engineer, Mansa Drainage Division, Near Tikoni Mansa, District Mansa-respondent No.4 is directed to consider and decide his representation, within a reasonable time.

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AMIT KUMAR 2016.07.26 09:37 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document

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Civil Writ Petition No. 14552 of 2016

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Having heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, including the issue of limitation, if any, lest it should prejudice the rights of either of the parties, the Executive Engineer, Mansa Drainage Division, Near Tikoni Mansa, District Mansa-respondent No.4 is directed to look into the matter, consider the grievance of the petitioner, raised vide his representation dated 11.12.2015 (Annexure P-1) and decide the same, at an early date by passing an appropriate order thereon, strictly in accordance with law, but in any case within a period of one month from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order.

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It is further directed that if, after due consideration of the matter, respondent No. 4 comes to the conclusion that the petitioner is entitled for the amount being sought to be released, the same shall be released in favour of the petitioner, without any further loss of time.

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With the abovesaid observations made and directions issued, present petition stands disposed of.

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(RAMESHWAR SINGH MALIK) JUDGE

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25.7.2016 Ak Sharma

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Whether speaking/reasoned/non-speaking

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Whether reportable: Yes/No

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AMIT KUMAR 2016.07.26 09:37 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document

Gurinder Singh v. State of Punjab and Ors.

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