Petitioner sought to quash an order regarding withheld increments based on departmental exam conditions. Court found no ground for issuing a writ and dismissed the petition.
Writ petition dismissed.
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In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, at Chandigarh
Civil Writ Petition No. 748 of 2023
Date of Decision: 16.01.2023
Balbir Singh
... Petitioner(s)
Versus
State of Punjab and Others
... Respondent(s)
CORAM: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Anil Kshetarpal.
Present: Mr. Ram Kumar Chauhan, Advocate for the petitioner(s).
Mr. Maninder Singh, Deputy Advocate General, Punjab, for the respondents.
Anil Kshetarpal, J.
DEEPAK KUMAR BHARDWAJ 2023.01.18 13:34 3. I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document
Civil Writ Petition No. 748 of 2023 2
that the petitioner was required to clear the departmental examination within a period of two years and six months from the date of promotion. Clause (2) of the promotion order reads as under:-
January 16, 2023 “DK” Whether speaking/reasoned :Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No
DEEPAK KUMAR BHARDWAJ 2023.01.18 13:34 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document
3 issues framed by the court
Whether a writ can be issued despite the court below allowing leniency by not reverting the petitioner who failed to clear his departmental exam.
Whether the petitioner is entitled to increments for the period after his retirement when claiming clearance of the test post-superannuation.
Whether the facts disclosed make out a ground for quashing an order relating to departmental promotion conditions.
Balbir Singh
State of Punjab
Anil Kshetarpal
As recorded by the court registry
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