HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH **** CWP No.16712 of 2011 (O&M) Date of Decision: 07.09.2011 **** Basant Kumar . . . . Petitioner VS. State of Punjab & Anr. . . . . Respondents **** CORAM : HON’BLE MR.JUSTICE SURYA KANT **** Present: Mr. DS Pheruman, Advocate for the petitioner **** SURYA KANT, J. (ORAL) (1). The petitioner – a Patwari has been dismissed from service on account of his misconduct which led to his conviction in a criminal case registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act. (2). No exception can be taken to the decision taken by the competent authority. (3). Dismissed. (4). However, in case the petitioner earns acquittal on merit, he shall be entitled to seek re-instatement or consequential benefits in accordance with law. 07.09.2011 vishal shonkar (S u r y a K a n t) Judge