IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA, CHANDIGARH Civil Writ Petition No.16936 of 2009 Date of Decision: November 5, 2009 Navneet Jeed & Another .....PETITIONER(S) VERSUS State of Punjab & Others .....RESPONDENT(S) . . . CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AJAI LAMBA PRESENT: - Mr. R.K. Arora, Advocate, for the petitioners. . . . AJAI LAMBA, J (Oral) Learned counsel contends that Certificate, Annexure P-1, issued by the Principal on 1.6.2009 makes it evident that the petitioner has been serving since 6.9.2000 till the date of issue of certificate. The petitioners, however, have not been paid salary for the period from July 2008 to May 2009. The respondents have not assigned any reason for not paying salary to the petitioners. Learned counsel contends that the petitioners made a representation (Annexure P-3) for release of salary which has been referred through proper channel to the Director, Department of Education. The grievance of the petitioners, however, has neither been addressed nor any response to the representation has been received by the petitioners. CWP No.16936 of 2009 [2] Learned counsel contends that the petitioners would be satisfied if a decision is taken on the representation. Considering the nature of the issue raised, I am of the opinion that the respondents are required to take a decision on representation, Annexure P-3. A person cannot be asked to serve without salary. The Director Public Instructions (Colleges), Punjab, is directed to take a decision on representation, Annexure P-3. The said respondent would also be required to take into account the averments made in the petition. Decision be taken vide a speaking and reasoned order within six weeks of receipt of a certified copy of the order. The decision be conveyed to the petitioners. The petition is disposed of in the above terms. Copy of the order be given under signatures of Reader of this Bench. (AJAI LAMBA) November 05, 2009 JUDGE avin 1. To be referred to the Reporters or not? 2. Whether the judgment should be reported in the Digest?