CWP No.16949 of 2008 1 IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATES OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH. CWP No.16949 of 2008 Date of decision: 24.9.2008 Rajesh Sharma ..Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and another ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ASHUTOSH MOHUNTA HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJAN GUPTA Present: Mr. Veneet Sharma, Advocate, for the petitioner. Ashutosh Mohunta, J. (oral) The grievance of the petitioner is that he be allowed to cross-examine the witnesses who have appeared in the inquiry being conducted against him. Learned counsel submits that the petitioner could not appear on one day before the Investigating Officer and subsequently two witnesses have been examined who could not be cross-examined by the petitioner as he was not present. The petitioner filed an application (Annexure P-3) before the Enquiry Officer for setting aside ex-parte proceedings against him, which has been decided vide order (Annexure P-4) by permitting the petitioner to join the inquiry from the date of passing of the order. However, apprehension of the petitioner is that he would not be allowed to cross-examine the witnesses who have already CWP No.16949 of 2008 2 appeared as witness. In view of the facts and circumstances of the case, we permit the petitioner to cross-examine the two witnesses, who have already deposed against him on 23.7.2008 in the inquiry being conducted by respondent No.3. The petitioner is hereby given one opportunity to cross-examine the witnesses. The writ petition is disposed of. (ASHUTOSH MOHUNTA) JUDGE (RAJAN GUPTA) JUDGE September 24, 2008 'rajpal'