IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP No. 23052 of 2011 Date of Decision: 13.12.2011. Surender Singh Rathee --Petitioner Versus State of Haryana & others --Respondents CORAM:- HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE TEJINDER SINGH DHINDSA. Present:- Mr. Manvender Rathee, Advocate for the petitioner. *** TEJINDER SINGH DHINDSA.J (ORAL) The petitioner, who was working on the post of Sub Divisional Officer in the respondent-bank was placed under suspension vide order dated 21.4.2006 (Annexure P-1). He was, thereafter, served with a charge sheet to which he responded. An Inquiry Officer was appointed who furnished a detailed report on 9.9.2010. The Board of Administrators of the bank in the meeting held on 11.2.2011 took a decision for the Inquiry Officer to re-consider the findings in relation to certain parameters. In reference thereof, the Inquiry Officer yet again submitted the inquiry report on 19.9.2011. The Board of Administrators deliberated on such report on 18.10.2011 and resolved to form a Committee to examine the inquiry report so submitted afresh. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the date of superannuation of petitioner is 30.9.2013 and that the entire proceedings are being conducted and prolonged with the sole purpose to harass the petitioner. Without making any observations as regards the merit of the controversy and the charges levelled against the petitioner, it would be CWP No. 23052 of 2011 -2- appropriate to issue directions to the respondent-authorities to finalize the disciplinary proceedings initiated against the petitioner as far back as in the year 2006 and to take a final decision thereupon, within a period of four months from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. Writ petition is disposed of accordingly. (TEJINDER SINGH DHINDSA) JUDGE 13.12.2011. lucky