Authority: High Court of Punjab & Haryana at Chandigarh
Order Date: 15 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Vijay Kumar; Respondents: Punjab State Power Corporation Limited and others.
- Petition filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution seeking certiorari to quash two orders: (i) order dated 01‑03‑2013 stopping one annual increment of the petitioner with cumulative effect; (ii) order dated 14‑09‑2016 dismissing the petitioner's appeal dated 10‑03‑2013.
- The petitioner alleged that the appellate authority's order of 14‑09‑2016 was “cryptic and non‑speaking,” failing to consider points raised in the appeal.
- Respondents argued that withdrawal of the appellate authority’s order required Chairman’s approval, causing delay.
Final Outcome
- The Court held the appellate authority’s order of 14‑09‑2016 to be non‑speaking and without reasons, and therefore set it aside.
- The matter is remanded to the Appellate Authority to reconsider the appeal, granting the petitioner a personal hearing.
- The Appellate Authority must dispose of the appeal within three months from receipt of the certified copy of this order.
Topics: Legal Remedy, Appellate Review