The High Court dismissed a long-pending writ petition for regularization of services because the petitioners' counsel failed to appear on the hearing date, rendering the petition infructuous based on the parties' inaction.
Petition dismissed. Liberty to file appropriate application if any cause of action survives.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
CWP-14692-1999 Date of decision: 19.12.2022
CHET RAM AND OTHERS ..Petitioners
VS
STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERS ...Respondents
CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ARUN MONGA
Present: None for the petitioners.
Mr. R.D.Sharma, DAG, Haryana.
ARUN MONGA, J. (ORAL)
Petition herein, inter alia , is for issuance of a writ in the nature of Mandamus directing the respondents to regularize the services of the petitioners as Chowkidars with effect from 31.03.1993 instead of 31.01.1996. 2. Petition was admitted for hearing on 16.10.2001.
room, stating “ In the category of “To Be Taken UP” Regular matters
shown in the daily cause list, if learned counsel still do not appear, it would
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be an indicator that they are not interested in pursuing the same and the cases shall then be decided regardless of their presence. Learned counsels are, therefore, requested to watch the regular cause list of the Court.” Notwithstanding none appears. Court is left with no choice but to dismiss the petition.
(ARUN MONGA) JUDGE
December 19, 2022 Vandana Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the writ petition seeking regularization of services should be dismissed due to non-appearance of the petitioner and excessive pendency.
Chet Ram and Others
State of Haryana and Others
Arun Monga
As recorded by the court registry
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