In this writ petition concerning delay in licence renewal, the petitioner challenged inaction by the Market Committee, Malerkotla seeking mandamus for constitutional time-bound decision-making.
A direction to decide the petitioner's licence renewal application within 30 days by passing a speaking order.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
CWP-7263-2016 Date of decision : 23.04.2016
Mohammad Ramzan
........... Petitioner
Vs
State of Punjab & Ors.
........... Respondents
Coram : Hon'ble Mr. Justice Rakesh Kumar Jain
Present: Mr. Mohd. Salim, Advocate,
for the petitioner.
Rakesh Kumar Jain, J. (oral)
The prayer made in this petition is for the issuance of a direction to the Secretary, Market Committee, Malerkotla, District Sangrur for renewal of the licence of the petitioner, applied vide application dated 4.4.2016 because it is alleged that the said application has not been decided so far.
The present petition is thus, hereby disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2 to decide the application of the petitioner filed for renewal of the licence, by passing a speaking order, as early as possible, preferably, within a period of 30 days from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order.
(RAKESH KUMAR JAIN) 23.04.2016 JUDGE
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SATYAWAN 2016.04.25 15:48 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document High Court Chandigarh
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the executive authority issuing a licence renewal application without decision violates petitioner's right to speedy adjudication under Article 21 of the Constitution.
Mohammad Ramzan
State of Punjab & Ors.
Rakesh Kumar Jain
As recorded by the court registry
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