CWP No.1849 of 2010.doc - 1 – HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH **** CWP No.1849 of 2010 (O&M) Date of Decision: 18.05.2010 **** Gurinder Singh . . . . Petitioner VS. State of Punjab and others . . . . . 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. RK Arora, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. B.S. Chahal, DAG Punjab ***** SURYA KANT J. (ORAL) (1). The petitioner unfortunately lost his mother on 30.03.1992 followed by the sad demise of his father on 5th April, 2004. He ran from pillar to post for the release of death-cum-retirement benefits in respect of his mother who was working as PTI in the Education Department, Government of Punjab. The respondents virtually turning deaf ear to his response, that the petitioner is constrained to approach this Court. (2). In reply/affidavit, the respondents have now suggested that most of the benefits have been sanctioned to the petitioner on different dates in March and April, 2010. CWP No.1849 of 2010.doc - 2 – (3). The petitioner, who has lost his parents ought to have been dealt with more passion by the authorities. The apathy shown by the respondents has caused avoidable harassment to the petitioner. (4). While allowing the writ petition, I direct the respondents to release all the due payments to the petitioner along with interest @ 9% per annum from the date of death of his mother (as no retiral dues were paid to his father also to which he was entitled to) within a period of two months from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order. The petitioner is also awarded cost of Rs.10,000/-. The respondent No.2 is directed to hold a fact finding enquiry and determine the responsibility of the officer(s)/official(s) responsible for the delay in release of the dues to the petitioner. The State Government shall be at liberty to recover the interest on the arrears as well as costs amount from the delinquent officer(s)/official(s). (5). Ordered accordingly. (6). Let a copy of this order be handed over to Mr. B.S. Chahal, learned DAG Punjab for information and necessary compliance. (SURYA KANT) JUDGE 18.05.2010 vishal shonkar CWP No.1849 of 2010.doc - 3 –