HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH **** CWP No.16882 of 2010 Date of Decision: 20.09.2010 **** S. Dalip Singh . . . . Petitioner VS. State of Punjab & Ors. . . . . . Respondents **** CORAM : HON’BLE MR.JUSTICE SURYA KANT **** Present: Mr. AS Barnala, Advocate for the petitioner ***** SURYA KANT J. (ORAL) (1). Notice of motion. Mr. H.S. Brar, learned Addl. AG Punjab accepts notice on behalf of respondents. In view of the nature of order which I propose to pass, there is no need to call upon the respondents to file their counter-reply at this stage. (2). The petitioner seeks a mandamus to direct the respondent-Authorities to grant him ex gratia grant and “sustenance” allowance/pension on account of the fact that his son was killed in a terrorist attack on 01.09.1991. It is averred that the Sub Divisional Magistrate, Moga was directed to enquire into the petitioner’s claim who vide his letter dated 17.06.2009 (Annexure P1) has categorically held that the petitioner’s son was killed by the terrorists and that the petitioner is entitled to the aforesaid monetary benefits. However, despite several representation(s) including legal notice dated 14.07.2010 (Annexure P3), no decision in the matter appears to have been taken by the competent authority so far. (3). Having heard learned counsel for the parties and considering the nature of relief sought in this writ petition, however, without expressing any view on the merits of the petitioner’s entitlement, I deem it appropriate to dispose of this writ petition with a direction to respondents No.1 & 2 to consider the above-mentioned claim of the petitioner in the light of the recommendations made by the Sub Divisional Magistrate, Moga (Annexure P1) and pass an appropriate order in accordance with Government Policy as early as possible but not later than four months from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order. (4). Ordered accordingly. (5). Dasti . 20.09.2010 vishal shonkar (SURYA KANT) JUDGE