COCP NO. 303 of 2011 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH. DATE OF DECISION: 27.7. 2011 Rakesh Kumar and others ...Petitioners VERSUS Shri K.D.Chowdary, IAS Chairman cum Managing Director, Punjab State Power Corporation Limited, Patiala and another …Respondents CORAM HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE PERMOD KOHLI PRESENT: Mr.R.K.Dadwal, Advocate for the petitioner Mr.M.C.Berry, Addl.A.G., Punjab Permod Kohli, J. (Oral) Vide order dated 13.7.2010, a direction was issued to respondents no.1 and 2 to take cognizance of the legal notice dated 12.4.2010 and 20.4.2010 (Annexures P-4 and P-5) and dispose of petitioner's pending claim regarding grant of better pay scale(s) by passing a speaking order. Reply has been filed wherein it is stated that speaking order dated 23.12.2010 has been passed, copy of the said order has been placed on record by the petitioner himself as Annexure P-2. From a perusal of Annexure P-2, it appears that the legal notice of the petitioner has been decided. Respondents have also considered the claim of the petitioner and taken a decision to merge the Junior Meter Reader in the category of L.D.C. COCP NO. 303 of 2011 2 and for this purpose, consent of the concerned employee is being sought. It is further stated that after obtaining the option from the employee, the matter shall be considered by the Board of Directors of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited, Patiala. Mr.Dadwal submits that the petitioner is ready to opt for merger. In view of the statement of learned counsel for the petitioner, respondents will consider the claim of the petitioner for merger in accordance with the decision taken and after the consent is received from the petitioner, the case be placed before the Board of Directors for passing final order. It would be appreciated if the final decision is taken within three months. With these observations, contempt proceedings are dropped. (PERMOD KOHLI) JUDGE 27.7. 2011 MFK CWP No.10585 of 2010 3