Petitioner sought a writ directing the State to equalize his pay with a junior employee. The Court directed the Executive Officer to examine a legal notice and pay any amount with interest if payable.
Direct respondent to examine legal notice; pay any due amount within two months with 5% interest, increasing to 10% if delayed.
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2023:PHHC:130196
In the High Court for the States of Punjab and Haryana At Chandigarh
CWP-22587-2023 (O&M) Date of Decision:-7.10.2023
Baldev Raj ….Petitioner
Versus
State of Punjab and others
... Respondents
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE GURVINDER SINGH GILL
Present:Mr. Pawan Kumar Goklaney, Advocate for the petitioner.
GURVINDER SINGH GILL, J . (Oral)
Pankaj Kakkar 2023.10.13 12:15 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document
CWP-22587-2023 (O&M)
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amount, if found to be payable to the petitioner, shall be paid alongwith
interest @10% per annum.
7.10.2023 ( Gurvinder Singh Gill ) pankaj Judge Whether speaking /reasoned Yes / No Whether Reportable Yes / No
Pankaj Kakkar 2023.10.13 12:15 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the writ petitioner should be directed to have his legal notice examined and to receive pay equal to his junior employee if a shortfall is found.
Baldev Raj
State of Punjab
The Executive Officer, Municipal Council, Ferozepur, District Ferozepur
Gurvinder Singh Gill
As recorded by the court registry
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