IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP No. 950 of 2009 Date of Decision: 21.1.2009. Harpal Singh ---Petitioner Vs. State of Punjab and others ---Respondents CORAM:- HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE PERMOD KOHLI. Present:- Mr. Ashok Bhardwaj, Advocate for the petitioner. *** PERMOD KOHLI.J (ORAL) Notice of motion. Mr. B.S. Chahal, D.A.G., Punjab accepts notice. Petitioner was serving as SPO. He was posted at 27 Battalion PAP, Jalandhar Cantt. Being involved in a criminal case, he was discharged from service vide order dated 1.2.2000 (Annexure P-2). He was acquitted of the criminal charge vide judgement dated 22.2.2001 (Annexure P-4). The State Govt. took the policy decision to reinstate such of the SPOs, who have been acquitted of the charge. Petitioner made a representation (Annexure P-10) for his reinstatement, which has not been considered till date. In view of the above circumstances, this petition is disposed of with a direction to respondents to take decision on the representation of the petitioner within two months from the date certified copy of this order is furnished upon respondent no.3. Needless to say that in the event the claim of the petitioner is to be rejected, it shall be by a reasoned speaking order. Disposed of as such. (PERMOD KOHLI) JUDGE 21.1.2009 lucky