HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH **** CWP No.3371 of 2011(O&M) Date of Decision: 24.02.2011 **** Khema Ram & Ors. . . . . Petitioners VS. State of Punjab & Ors. . . . . Respondents **** CORAM : HON’BLE MR.JUSTICE SURYA KANT **** Present: Mr. Sanjiv Gupta, Advocate for the petitioners ***** SURYA KANT, J. (ORAL) (1). The petitioners are statedly belonging to the poorest section of the society living Below Poverty Line. Their grievance is that being BPL cardholders, they are entitled to certain benefits under the Government scheme which are not being given due to non-release of the grant for the Below Poverty Line category cases. (2). Having heard learned counsel for the petitioners and considering the nature of relief sought in this writ petition, I deem it appropriate to dispose of the same with a direction to the Deputy Commissioner, Patiala to hold an enquiry and ensure that adequate funds are made available to cater the basic needs of the persons living Below Poverty Line in accordance with the Government Policy. (3). The needful shall be done within a period of two months from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order. (4). Ordered accordingly. Dasti. CWP No.3371 of 2011.doc - 2 – 24.02.2011 vishal shonkar (S u r y a K a n t) Judge