IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-10637-2023 (O & M) Date of Decision: 12.05.2025 Neki Ram ......Petitioner(s) Versus State of Haryana and others ....Respondent(s) CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Present: Mr. Suresh Kumar Kaushik, Advocate, for the petitioner. Ms. Palika Monga, DAG, Haryana. JAGMOHAN BANSAL, J. (Oral) 1. The petitioner through instant petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India is seeking direction to respondent to keep departmental proceedings in abeyance till the pendency of FIR No.5 dated 22.02.2023 under Sections 7, 7A, 13(1)(b) and 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, P.S. ACB, Karnal Division, Karnal. 2. Mr. Suresh Kumar Kaushik, at the outset, submits that petitioner has already retired on attaining the age of superannuation. 3. Ms. Palika Monga, DAG, Haryana submits that department has right to proceed despite superannuation of the petitioner. 4. Without commenting on merits, instant petition stands disposed of in view of the fact that petitioner has already retired. This order would not inhibit the petitioner from availing remedies as permissible by law against any adverse order passed by respondent. 5. Pending application, if any, shall also stand disposed of. 12.05.2025 (JAGMOHAN BANSAL) shivani JUDGE Whether reasoned/speaking Yes Whether reportable No Shivani Gupta 2025.05.13 10:48