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Salochna Devi v. State of Haryana and Others

Punjab & Haryana HC6 Dec 2021CWP/18598/2021

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In a short order, the Single Judge disposals of a writ petition challenging a 2009 seniority list and seeking pay fixation benefits. The Court dismissed the quashing petition on grounds of delay but directed the competent authority to decide the pay fixation grievance arising from a legal notice within three months.

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Direction to the competent authority to decide the petitioner's grievance regarding pay fixation, treated as from a legal notice, within three months.

Salochna Devi Vs State of Haryana and Others — Service and Employment | Punjab & Haryana HC (2021)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

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CM-16262-CWP OF 2021 IN/AND CWP NO. 18598 OF 2021

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DATE OF DECISION: 06.12.2021

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Salochna Devi …Petitioner

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Versus

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State of Haryana and others …Respondents

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CORAM : HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ARUN MONGA

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Present : Mr. Shalender Mohan, Advocate, for the petitioner.

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Ms. Rajni Gupta, Addl. AG, Haryana.

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ARUN MONGA, J. (ORAL)

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CM-16262-2021

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For the reasons stated in the application, same is allowed and Annexure P-2 is taken on record, subject to all just exceptions.

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MAIN CASE

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Petitioner before this Court, interalia , seeks issuance of a writ in the nature of certiorari for quashing of seniority list which was finalized way back on 22.06.2009 (Annexure P-2) and on the face of it, the writ petition is hit with delay and latches. On this short ground alone, no ground to interfere,qua the seniority list, by this Court is made out.

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However, petitioner also seeks issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to grant him pat fixation benefits with effect from 12.04.1990 i.e. the deemed date of appointment at par with his juniors, as per merit determined by the Haryana Staff

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Selection Commission. SHALINI BHATIA 2021.12.07 23:19 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

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Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that juniors to the petitioner have been given the same benefit vide order dated 09.11.2012 (Annexure P-4) and their pay has been re-fixed in compliance of the order passed by this Court in LPA No.1509 of 2010 titled as “Baljit and others Vs. State of Haryana and others”.

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Learned counsel submits that in the premise, petitioner caused issuance of a legal notice dated 12.04.2021 (Annexure P-7), but the same has not been adverted by the respondents till date. Hence, the instant petition.

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On advance service of copy of the petition, learned State counsel appears and opposes issuance of notice of motion and states that competent authority shall take appropriate decision on the pending legal notice dated 12.04.2021 (Annexure P-7).

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At this stage, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that let a final decision be taken, either way, by the competent authority on the pending legal notice, giving reasons thereof.

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Given the nature of order being passed, there is no necessity to seek return by any of the respondents as no further proceedings and/or pleadings are required.

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Without commenting on the merits of the case, the instant petition is disposed of with a direction to the competent authority to look into the grievance of the petitioner as per legal notice dated 12.04.2021 (Annexure P-7) and also by keeping in view the contentions raised in the present petition by treating the same as supplementary representation and take a decision, in accordance with law.

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Let the needful be done within a period of three months from

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today. SHALINI BHATIA 2021.12.07 23:19 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

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Disposed of accordingly.

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DECEMBER 06, 2021 (ARUN MONGA) Shalini JUDGE

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Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No

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SHALINI BHATIA 2021.12.07 23:19 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

Salochna Devi v. State of Haryana and Others

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