Petition seeking promotion to Deputy Secretary/Under Secretary posts with consequential benefits was dismissed for non-prosecution, counsel unable to contact retired petitioners; liberty given to file fresh application if cause of action survives.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
CWP No.5359 of 2005 (O&M) Date of Decision: 20.11.2024
Ulfat Rai Kundra and others
…..Petitioners.
Versus
State of Punjab and others
.....Respondents.
CORAM: HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE LISA GILL HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE MEENAKSHI I. MEHTA
Present:Mr. D.S. Patwalia, Senior Advocate with Ms. Alisha Sharda, Advocate for petitioners. Mr. R.S. Pandher, Senior D.A.G, Punjab for respondent No.1. Mr. Amit Jain, Senior Advocate with Mr. Varun Parkash, Advocate for respondents No.2 to 4.
LISA GILL, J . (Oral)
YAG DUTT 2024.11.28 18:50 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment
CWP No.5359 of 2005 (O&M) -2-
since retired. The matter was adjourned to enable learned counsel for petitioners to seek instructions regarding survival of cause of action as on date.
(LISA GILL) JUDGE
(MEENAKSHI I. MEHTA)
November 20, 2024 JUDGE
Yag Dutt
Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes Whether Reportable: No
YAG DUTT 2024.11.28 18:50 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the writ petition for promotion as Deputy Secretaries/Under Secretaries should proceed given petitioners have retired and cause of action may not survive.
Ulfat Rai Kundra and others
State of Punjab
Respondents No. 2 to 4
Lisa Gill
Meenakshi I. Mehta
As recorded by the court registry
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