205 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH **** CWP-20939-2013 Date of Decision: 23.09.2025 Maninder Singh ...Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and Others ...Respondents CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Present:- None for the petitioner. Mr. Aman Dhir, DAG, Punjab. **** JAGMOHAN BANSAL, J. (ORAL) 1. The petitioner through instant petition under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India is seeking setting aside of order dated 28.05.2013 whereby respondent has rejected his claim for the post of Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) on compassionate ground. 2. The petitioner’s father was posted as Inspector with Punjab Police. He passed away on 09.12.2008 in harness. The petitioner applied for the post of ASI. The respondent rejected his claim and offered him post of Constable. He preferred writ petition before this Court which was disposed of with a direction to respondent to consider petitioner’s claim for the post of ASI. The respondent by impugned order has again rejected his claim. 3. Learned State counsel submits that petitioner accepted post of Constable and joined service. 4. There was no representation on behalf of the petitioner on PRINCE CHAWLA 2025.09.25 10:47 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-20939-2013 -2- 15.07.2025. Even today, there is no representation on behalf of the petitioner. It appears that the petitioner is no longer interested in pursuing the present petition. 5. Dismissed for non-prosecution. 6. The petitioner is at liberty to move an appropriate application within three months from today, if cause survives. (JAGMOHAN BANSAL) JUDGE 23.09.2025 Prince Chawla Whether Speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No PRINCE CHAWLA 2025.09.25 10:47 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document