IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP No. 3189 of 2009 Date of Decision: 2.3.2009 Mewal ---Petitioner Vs. State of Punjab and others ---Respondents CORAM:- HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE PERMOD KOHLI. Present:- Mr. Upender Prashar, Advocate for the petitioners. *** PERMOD KOHLI.J (ORAL) The husband of the petitioner was serving as Sweeper and died while in service on 11.1.2008. After his death the petitioner was paid only a sum of Rs. 50,000/- as ex-gratia payment and no retiral benefits have been paid till date. The petitioner has made a representation (Annexure P-1) but no decision has been taken thereon till date. In view of the above circumstances, this petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent no.4 to take decision on the representation of the petitioner and if there is no legal impediment the admissible retiral benefits including pension, if payable, be released in favour of the petitioner. However, in case the claim of the petitioner is to be rejected, the same shall be by a reasoned and speaking order within a period of two months from the date certified copy of this order is served upon the competent authority. (PERMOD KOHLI) JUDGE 2.3.2009 lucky