UHBVN Ltd. Suspension Petition: Court Orders Decision

Authority: High Court of Punjab & Haryana at Chandigarh

Order Date: 16 July 2026

Case Overview

• Petitioner: Dharam Pal Gautam filed petition (case No. 638 CWP-818-2009 (O&M)) against respondents UHBVN Ltd. and others, challenging a suspension imposed on him.
• The petitioner submitted a representation (Annexure P7) asserting that the suspension period should be treated as duty and seeking relief.
• The representation had not received any response from the respondents at the time of hearing.
• State counsel indicated that the representation would be considered and decided expeditiously, independent of the impugned order.

Final Outcome

• The Court disposed of the matter, directing the respondents to decide the representation promptly.
• If the petitioner is found entitled, the respondents are to grant the benefit forthwith.
• If the decision is adverse to the petitioner, the respondents must provide an opportunity of hearing, state reasons, and the petitioner may seek further legal redress.

Topics: Court Order, Employment Dispute