In this written certificate order, the Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a transfer order from the Animal Husbandry Department. Relying on administrative discretion, the Court held that transfer is not a punishment and held no grounds to interfere.
The Court dismissed the writ petition filed by the petitioner.
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Sr. No.125
IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
CWP-14549-2021 Date of decision: 20.12.2021 Rajender ...Petitioner
Versus State of Haryana and others …Respondents
CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ARUN MONGA
Present : Mr. Lupil Gupta, Advocate, for the petitioner.
Ms. Rajni Gupta, Addl. AG, Haryana.
ARUN MONGA, J. (ORAL)
Petitioner herein, inter alia, seeks issuance of a writ in the nature of certiorari to quash impugned order dated 16.12.2019 (Annexure P- 7) vide which he has been relieved from Animal Husbandry Department and was directed to join duty in newly allocated department in the state.
the case file.
VANDANA 2021.12.21 21:49 I attest to the accuracy of this order
doing or doing so is not a punishment, but an integral part of service conditions.
20.12.2021 (ARUN MONGA) vandana JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No
VANDANA 2021.12.21 21:49 I attest to the accuracy of this order
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the Court should intervene in a departmental transfer/deputation order allegedly causing hardship.
Whether a transfer/deputation constitutes a punishment justifying writ interference.
Rajender
State of Haryana
ARUN MONGA
As recorded by the court registry
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