COPC No. 36 of 2006. 19.3.2008. Present: Mr.Vikas Bhardwaj, counsel for the petitioner. Mr.R.K. Bawa, Advocate General, with Mr.J.K. Verma, Dy.A.G., for respondents No.1 and 3. Mr.Rajiv Jiwan, counsel for respondent No.2. It is admitted case of the petitioner that first day the cause of action accrued to him was on 1.6.2006. The counsel for the petitioner submits that an undertaking was given by Ms. Bharti Sihag one of the members of the Committee and same has been flouted by other members of the Committee. Before dealing with the undertaking, we would like to consider whether now charge can be framed or not, after the lapse of one year. Since the time of framing of charge being one year has already elapsed, no charges can be framed against any one of the respondents. We have been informed that opposite party No.1, who was earlier the Chief Secretary of the State of Himachal Pradesh, has already retired and the Chairman of the Milk Federation has completed his tenure and is no more the Chairman. Inspite of all, the court do not have jurisdiction now after the lapse of one year to frame the charge. Accordingly, the contempt notices are discharged. (Jagdish Bhalla), C.J. March 19, 2008. (TILAK/BSS) (V.K. Ahuja), J.