HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH **** CWP No.16353 of 2011 (O&M) Date of Decision: 05.09.2011 **** Tilaj Raj . . . . Petitioner VS. State of Punjab & Ors. . . . . Respondents **** CORAM : HON’BLE MR.JUSTICE SURYA KANT **** 1. Whether Reporters of local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2. To be referred to the Reporters or not? 3. Whether the judgment should be reported in the Digest? **** Present: Mr. YM Bhagirath, Advocate for the petitioner **** SURYA KANT J. (ORAL) (1). The petitioner retired as Surveyor w.e.f. 31.03.2008 from the Agriculture Department, Government of Punjab. His grievance is that pay-scale of Rs.1800-3200 has been granted to him w.e.f. 01.04.1987 instead of 01.04.1986. (2). It is averred that the petitioner is entitled for the above-stated pay-scales, under the Rules w.e.f. 01.04.1986. It may be mentioned that the above-stated pay-scale has been granted retrospectively vide pay fixation order dated 13.03.2007 (Annexure P3). (3). In this regard, the petitioner is said to have represented the authorities on 17.12.2007 (Annexure P6) but finding no response that he has approached this Court. (4). Having heard learned counsel for the petitioner and considering the nature of relief sought, however, without expressing any views on merit, I deem it appropriate to dispose of this writ petition with a direction to the respondents to consider the claim of the petitioner as contained in his representation (Annexure P6) and dispose of the same by passing a speaking order within a period of four months from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order. In case the petitioner is found entitled to the benefit, the same shall be granted to him from the due date. (5). Ordered accordingly. Dasti. CWP No.16353 of 2011.doc - 2 – 05.09.2011 vishal shonkar (S u r y a K a n t) Judge 2