IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP. No. 7100 of 2010 Date of Decision: 22.4.2010. Kiran Chander Asri --Petitioner Versus State of Haryana and another --Respondents CORAM:- HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE PERMOD KOHLI. Present:- Mr. Ramesh Sharma, Advocate for the petitioner. *** PERMOD KOHLI.J (ORAL) The order dated 20.9.2006 dismissing the petitioner on account of his conviction has been challenged in the present writ petition. While serving as B.D.P.O an FIR No. 11 dated 7.4.1995 was registered against the petitioner under Sections 7 and 13 of the Prevention of Corruption Act. The petitioner was put to trial. He has been found guilty by the Special Judge, Sonepat and convicted to undergo R.I for a period of two years and fine of Rs. 1,000/- under Section 7 and R.I of two years and fine of Rs. 2,000/- under Section 13 of the Prevention of Corruption Act. On account of the conviction of the petitioner he has been ordered to be dismissed by the Govt. vide the impugned order. The only ground urged by the petitioner is that if subsequently the petitioner is acquitted of the charge in the criminal appeal filed by him, he will be entitled to be reinstated. The Govt. is of the opinion that the retention of the petitioner in public service is undesirable on account of his conviction. This opinion is strictly in accordance with law. CWP. No. 7100 of 2010 -2- There is no infirmity in the impugned order passed by the State. No merit, petition dismissed. It is, however, observed that in the event the petitioner is acquitted of the charge by the Appellate Court, the petitioner shall be entitled to approach the respondents for setting aside of the dismissal order or he may seek any other remedy available under law. (PERMOD KOHLI) JUDGE 22.4.2010. lucky