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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
BALRAM – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF HARYANA AND ORS – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
SANDEEP MOUDGIL, J.
Prayer
The jurisdiction of this Court has been invoked under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of certiorari to quash the order dated 06.08.2020 (Annexure P- 3)whereby the petitioner was placed under suspension and chargesheeted him under Rule 7 of Haryana Civil Services (Punishment & Appeal) Rules, 2016 (in short as HCS Rules).
Factual Background
2. The petitioner was appointed as Assistant District Attorney on the recommendation of the Haryana Public Service Commission and duly joined service. During his posting at Ambala, the petitioner repeatedly made written representations to the Deputy Commissioner, Director of Prosecution, and higher authorities highlighting the complete lack of basic infrastructure and supporting staff in his office, which, according to him, made discharge of official duties impossible.
3. An explanation was sought from the petitioner by the Director of Prosecution, which was duly replied to and clarified. Despite this, the petitioner was placed under suspension vide order dated 06.08.2020 (Annexure P-3).
4. The petitioner challenged the suspension order by filing the instant petition, whe
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