IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 211+213 Date of decision: 16.07.2026 (1) CWP-21328-2020 (O&M) EASI RAM NIWAS V/S STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERS (2) CWP-11598-2021 (O&M) EASI RAM NIWAS V/S STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERS CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY ***** Present : Mr. P.S. Poonia, Sr. Advocate with Mr. Pulkit Dhanda, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. Naveen Kumar, Addl. AG, Haryana ***** AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (ORAL) 1. Learned counsel submits that there was no allegations against the petitioner of having demanded bribe, which were against one EHC Balwan Singh, but he being a part of the team, was also issued a show cause notice on a complaint, that was submitted. However, upon receipt of the reply, censure was awarded to him vide Annexure P-6, which loses its sting in 6 months as per Rule 13.8 of PPR, 1934. Based on it, though in the column of integrity, in his ACR of 2011-12, it was recorded as good, it was therein of being unreliable, which loses its sting after two years, in terms of the instructions dated 19.07.1973. Be that as it may, in 2019, when he was to be considered for promotion, a representation was submitted to the Inspector General of Police, who somehow without there being any material on record, drew an inference that the petitioner has accepted the bribe, which was not as the allegation even against EHC Balwan Singh. Due to this, his integrity was taken to be doubtful. An appeal thereupon was also rejected by passing a non-speaking order without taking into account the aforesaid, which were the grounds in the appeal submitted by him. On account MOHIT 2026.07.16 17:27 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-21328-2020 (O&M) & CWP-11598-2021 (O&M) -2- of the aforesaid, his 3rd ACP, was ordered to be withdrawn vide order dated 11.01.2021. The rank of ESI was also not granted to him on account of the above. He thus, at this stage, submits that the matter thus requires to be reconsidered in a time bound manner, keeping in view these facts as stated. 2. The aforesaid facts having been brought out, during the course of hearing, learned State counsel, on instructions, states that the respondents would not be averse to having a relook at the matter and decide it afresh within a period of 4 months, taking note of the submissions made hereinabove, after granting an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, which this Court has no reason to believe the authorities would not address in a just, fair and reasonable manner. 3. The matter stand disposed of accordingly and if the petitioner is found entitled, grant the benefit forthwith. Needless to say, if the orders are adverse to his interest, the same shall contain reasons, whereupon he shall be free to seek legal redress thereupon. 4. A photocopy of this order be placed on the file of connected case. (AMAN CHAUDHARY) JUDGE 16.07.2026 M.Kamra Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes / No Whether reportable : Yes / No MOHIT 2026.07.16 17:27 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document