HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH **** CWP No.16328 of 2011(O&M) Date of Decision: 02.09.2011 **** Shiv Kumar . . . . Petitioner VS. State of Punjab & Ors. . . . . 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. MC Sachdeva, Advocate for the petitioner ***** SURYA KANT, J. (ORAL) (1). The petitioner performed the duties of Drawing and Disbursing Officer in the Education Department, Government of Punjab for a long period but no benefit of Earned Leave, as per Rule 8.117(b) of the Punjab Civil Services Rules has been granted to him though he has lodged his entitlement vide Notice of Demand dated 08.01.2011 (Annexure P14). (2). Having heard learned counsel for the petitioner and considering the nature of relief sought, I deem it appropriate to dispose of this writ petition with a direction to the respondents to consider and dispose of the claim of the petitioner as contained in his Demand Notice (Annexure P14) in accordance with law and by passing a speaking order within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order. (3). In case the petitioner is found entitled to the benefit, the same shall be granted to him within the stipulated period. CWP No.16328 of 2011.doc - 2 – (4). Ordered accordingly. Dasti. 02.09.2011 vishal shonkar (S u r y a K a n t) Judge