IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP No.310 of 2008 (O&M) Decided on : 03.03.2009 Mani Ram ....Petitioner VERSUS DHBVNL and others ....Respondents CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AJAY TEWARI Present:- Mr. G. K. Chawla, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Narender Hooda, Advocate for the respondents. AJAY TEWARI J. The petitioner who retired on 31.08.2007 claims his retiral dues by way of present petition. In reply to his claim, learned counsel for the respondents states that retiral dues are withheld in respect of those employees against whom departmental proceedings (particularly related to embezzlement) are pending. Even though, they may be a good ground for retaining the retiral dues but this will not permit the respondents to indefinitely delay the final disposal of such disciplinary proceedings which may be pending. In the circumstances, the respondents are directed to conclude the pending disciplinary proceedings within the period of four months from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order. In case the petitioner is exonerated, the respondents would pay the dues and the entire arrears of retiral benefits of the petitioner within the period of one month thereafter with 8% interest from 01.03.2008 till date of payment. With these observations, this writ petition stands disposed of. March 03, 2009 ( AJAY TEWARI ) ashish JUDGE