IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP. No. 6100 of 2010 (O&M) Date of Decision: 23.4.2010. Satish Kumar --Petitioner Versus State of Haryana and another --Respondents CORAM:- HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE PERMOD KOHLI. Present:- Mr. Ramesh Sharma, Advocate for the petitioner. *** PERMOD KOHLI.J (ORAL) While serving as a Patwari petitioner was involved in FIR No. 4 dated 8.2.2006 for offences under sections 7 & 13 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The petitioner was put to trial and has been convicted by the learned Special Judge, Kurukshetra to undergo R.I for 2 years and fine of Rs.1,000/- under Section 7 and R.I of 3 years and fine of Rs.2,000/- under Section 13 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The petitioner has already preferred a criminal appeal before the High Court which is pending. In view of the conviction of the petitioner he has been issued show cause notice dated 3.2.2010 (Annexure P-3) seeking his explanation why he be not terminated from service. The petitioner has already filed his reply to the show cause notice which is placed on record as (Annexure P-5). Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner would be satisfied, if, respondents are directed to consider the reply to the show cause notice before passing the final order. CWP. No. 6100 of 2010 (O&M) -2- In view of the above, this petition is disposed of with a direction to the Collector, Kurukshetra-respondent no.2 to take into consideration the reply filed by the petitioner to the show cause notice at the time of passing of the final order. (PERMOD KOHLI) JUDGE 23.4.2010. lucky