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Davinder Kumar v. State of Punjab and Others

Punjab & Haryana HC16 Dec 2021CWP/25567/2021

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This single-paragraph order in a public interest litigation or writ petition directs the State of Punjab to consider the petitioner's representation dated 18.8.2021 regarding his pre-regularization daily wage service and issue a reasoned decision within one month on his claim for pensionary benefits.

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Directed the State of Punjab to consider the petitioner's representation dated 18.8.2021 and decide it by a speaking order within one month, granting relief if found eligible.

Davinder Kumar Vs State of Punjab… — Pension and Retirement Benefits | Punjab & Haryana HC (2021)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

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CWP No. 25567 of 2021 (O&M) Date of decision : December 16, 2021

Davinder Kumar

....Petitioner

versus

State of Punjab and others

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....Respondents

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Coram: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Fateh Deep Singh

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Present : Mr. Jasbir Singh Mohri, Advocate, for the petitioner

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Fateh Deep Singh, J. (Oral)

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The petitioner has invoked the jurisdiction of this Court in terms of Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India seeking prayer by way of writ of mandamus for issuance of directions to the respondents to count his daily wage service rendered before his regularization as qualifying service for the purpose of pensionary/retiral benefits and for grant of pensionary benefits as are applicable to the employees recruited in the Punjab Government Service prior to 1.1.2004 and to decide the representation dated 18.8.2021, Annexure P-11.

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Heard.

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Notice of motion to the official respondents-State.

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DALBIR SINGH TIWANA 2021.12.21 22:40 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

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CWP No. 25567 of 2021 (O&M)

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Ms. Anju Arora, Addl. AG Punjab has put in appearance and accepts notice on behalf of the official respondents-State. Copy supplied.

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Upon hearing learned counsel of both the sides and on perusal of the records, the present petition stands disposed off with the directions to the official respondents to consider the representation dated 18.8.2021, Annexure P-11 and decide the same, moved by the petitioner, in accordance with law, by passing a speaking order preferably within a period of one month from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order.

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If found entitled and if there is no impediment for the relief, the same be granted to the petitioner without any delay, as per law.

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The petition stands disposed off accordingly.

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( Fateh Deep Singh ) December 16, 2021 Judge 'tiwana' Whether speaking/reasoned ? Yes/No Whether Reportable ? Yes/No

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DALBIR SINGH TIWANA 2021.12.21 22:40 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

Davinder Kumar v. State of Punjab and Others

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