HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH **** CWP No.16774 of 2011 (O&M) Date of Decision: 08.09.2011 **** Joginder Pal . . . . Petitioner VS. State of Punjab & Anr. . . . 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. MS Rana, Advocate for the petitioner ***** SURYA KANT, J. (ORAL) (1). The petitioner seeks a mandamus to direct the respondents to conclude the disciplinary proceedings initiated against him vide charge-sheet dated 12.10.2010 (Annexure P1). (2). The petitioner’s case is that the enquiry has already been concluded yet no decision is being taken thereupon. He is due for retirement w.e.f. 30.04.2012. (3). The prayer made by the petitioner appears to be fair and just as it is imperative upon the respondents to decide the pending disciplinary proceedings within a reasonable period. (4). The writ petition is accordingly disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2 to take final decision in the matter on or before 31.10.2011 and in accordance with law. (5). Ordered accordingly. Dasti. CWP No.16774 of 2011.doc - 2 – 08.09.2011 Vishal shonkar (S u r y a K a n t) Judge