6.5.2009 Present: Mr. R. P. Singh, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. R. K. Sharma, Sr. Addl. A.G. with Mr. Ankush Dass Sood, Addl. A.G. and Mr. R.P. Singh, Asstt. A.G. for respondents. CWP(T) No.4278/2008 In the reply, the respondents have stated as under:- “It is submitted that the applicant in his petition has, amongst others, sought for directions to the respondents to release the amount of DCRG and also salary for the period 1.4.95 to 31.7.95. In this connection, it is respectfully submitted that the DCRG (due and admissible) has since been released to the applicant who has received the same on 23.9.97 and a copy of the receipt in proof thereof, is appended as Annexure –RA. It is further submitted that as far the payment of salary for the period from 1.4.95 to 31.7.95 is concerned, the applicant stands charge-sheeted for the absence form duty during the aforesaid period and the Inquiry Officer has submitted his report to the Disciplinary Authority but the Disciplinary Authority is yet to take decision, as such, necessary action to release the salary of the disputed period to the applicant will be taken immediately after the decision of the Disciplinary Authority. The affidavit was filed on 30.9.1997. What has transpired thereafter is not on record. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the respondents be directed to take action, if already not taken, within a time bound period. The respondents have no objection to the same. In the facts and circumstances, it is directed that if the Disciplinary Authority has already not taken the decision, the same shall be done within a period of three months from today. Needless to add, the respondents authority shall afford due opportunity of hearing/representation to the petitioner and thereafter, pass a reasoned order, which shall be supplied to the petitioner. According to the learned counsel for the petitioner, no decision has been communicated to the petitioner. It is clarified that if the decision has already been taken, the same shall be conveyed to the petitioner immediately. Petitioner shall be at liberty to take recourse to such remedies as may be available including filing the appeal, in accordance with law. The petition is disposed of. Copy dasti. ( Sanjay Karol ), Judge. May 6, 2009 (rana)