DAYA NAND GARG (DEAD) THR. LRS. v. PUNJAB UNIVERSITY CHANDIGARH

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CIVIL APPEAL NO. 4762 OF 2011 DAYA NAND GARG (DEAD) THR. LRS.              Appellant(s) VERSUS PUNJAB UNIVERSITY, CHANDIGARH & ANR.  Respondent(s) O R D E R 1. The appellant had filed Civil Writ Petition no. 6719 of 1994 seeking directions to regularize him as Lecturer in the Department of Law, Punjab University, since the date of his ad hoc  appointment and grant regular increments, arrears of salary, and prayed for a further direction to restrain the respondents from terminating his services. Learned Single Judge vide order dated 01.05.1996 allowed the said writ petition, relying upon the judgment rendered in CWP No. 17600 of 1994  “Devindra Kashyup Vs. Punjab University, Chandigarh and Another”  decided on 17.04.1996. For ready reference, the order is reproduced as 1

CIVIL APPEAL NO. 4762 OF 2011 under: ­ “For the reasons given in my judgment recorded in C.W.P. No. 17600 of 1994 decided on 17 th  April, 1996 this petition is allowed with the same relief as was given to the petitioner in the said writ.  However, may be made clear here that since the petitioner was out of service in C.W.P. No. 17600 of 1994, a direction was issued to the respondent­University to take him back in the service. Such a direction is not required to be given in this case.”  2. The said order was challenged by the University by filing Letters Patent Appeal No. 783 of 1996, which was allowed by the Division Bench, setting­aside the order of the writ court.  The order dated 08.01.2010  passed by  the Division Bench is reproduced as thus: “This appeal has been preferred against order of learned Single Judge, granting same relief to the respondent as had been granted in C.W.P. No. 17600 of 1964 Devindra Kashyap v. Punjab University, Chandigarh & Another. Against the said order, we have disposed of L.P.A. No. 677 of 1996 Punjab University, Chandigarh & Another v. Devindra Kashyap by a separate order passed today.  Accordingly, this appeal is allowed in same terms.   It is, however, made clear that this will not affect the claim of respondent for pension for the past service in accordance with law .” 3. As per the said order, it is clear that the writ appeal of the University was allowed because the judgment of  Devindra Kashyap (supra)  was set aside by a separate order by the Division Bench which was relied upon while allowing the 2

CIVIL APPEAL NO. 4762 OF 2011 writ petition. As a consequence the writ petition of the appellant stood dismissed.  It was clarified that such dismissal will not affect his claim for pension and the counting of past services.     4. We have heard learned counsel for the parties.  It is not in dispute that the appellant had worked as  ad hoc  Lecturer, with effect from 16.08.1986. He was awarded Ph.D. in law in the year 1994.  He acquired necessary qualification as prescribed by UGC for the post of Lecturer. He was not regularized despite the resolution made in the syndicate proceedings initiated by the Vice Chancellor. In the meantime, an advertisement was issued by the University for regular appointment to the post of Lecturer in which the appellant got selected and was appointed on 20.12.1999 on regular basis. He was also promoted as Reader within two years of his regular appointment on 05.10.2001 reckoning the  ad hoc  service rendered by him in the feeder cadre post of Lecturer.   5. It is informed that after attaining the age of superannuation the appellant has now passed away. The only surviving grievance on the appellant’s side is that, for the purpose of 3

CIVIL APPEAL NO. 4762 OF 2011 pension, services rendered by him till regular appointment as Lecturer may be counted.  It is argued that those services were in fact reckoned while promoting him as Reader. It is prayed that ad hoc services may be directed to be counted for the purpose of pension also.    6. Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the University vehemently opposed the said prayers.  However, learned counsel was not in a position to dispute (i) the resolution passed in syndicate proceedings initiated by the Vice Chancellor for his regularization, (ii) reckoning his  ad hoc service as Lecturer for promotion as Reader (iii) the observations of the Division Bench vide order dated 08.01.2010 that dismissal of writ petition would not adversely affect the claim of the appellant to count past service for pension, in accordance with law.  7. It is not in dispute that the appellant was appointed on  ad hoc  basis w.e.f. 16.08.1986 and awarded Ph.D in the year 1994 which was an essential qualification for the post of Lecturer. Thus, he was having requisite qualification as required for the post of Lecturer. Undisputedly, the recommendation for his regularization was made by a 4

CIVIL APPEAL NO. 4762 OF 2011 resolution in the syndicate proceedings initiated by the Vice Chancellor of the University. Perusal of the said resolution indicates that the persons of high repute in the field of law recommended his case for regularization.  However, for reasons best known he was not regularized. Ultimately, he had to face a fresh process of selection in which he was appointed as Lecturer on regular basis. For promotion as Reader, minimum eight years of teaching experience in the feeder cadre post of Lecturer was required with good academic record. Reckoning the services rendered and considering the academic record of appellant, he was promoted as Reader within two years from his regular appointment, adding his experience of  ad hoc  Lecturer. Thus, it is a case of a Lecturer of law who served for whole of his life in the Punjab University and died after retirement, who could not get his legitimate   claim and now his family is waiting to reap the fruits of the services rendered.   8. The peculiar and special facts of the case demands complete justice.  The same can only be done by counting service of  ad hoc  period for computing pension and retiral 5

CIVIL APPEAL NO. 4762 OF 2011 benefits.  Thus, we direct that the services rendered by the deceased employee as  ad hoc  Lecturer from the date of acquiring the eligibility for the said post be counted to extend him the retiral and pensionary benefits, and the respondents are directed to calculate the admissible benefits and pay the same including the arrears of pension to the family of deceased employee.  The  ad hoc  service will be counted only for computing retiral and pensionary benefits and for fixing the pension.  Unpaid arrears of pension and retiral benefits, as per the said calculation, should also be paid.       The University is directed to complete the said exercise within a period of three months and pay all retiral pensionary benefits to the family of the deceased employee. In view of the foregoing, we set aside the order impugned and allow the appeal in the above terms.   …………………………………………., J. [ J.K. MAHESHWARI ] …………………………………………., J. [ K.V. VISWANATHAN ] New Delhi; November 29, 2023. 6

CIVIL APPEAL NO. 4762 OF 2011 ITEM NO.102 COURT NO.11 SECTION IV S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Civil Appeal No. 4762/2011 DAYA NAND GARG (DEAD) THR. LRS. Appellant(s) VERSUS PUNJAB UNIVERSITY CHANDIGARH & ANR. Respondent(s) Date : 29-11-2023 This appeal was called on for hearing today. CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE J.K. MAHESHWARI HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE K.V. VISWANATHAN For Appellant(s) Mr. P. S. Patwalia, Sr. Adv. Mr. Ashok K. Mahajan, AOR For Respondent(s) Mr. Himanshu Gupta, Adv. Mr. Shivaji M. Jadhav, AOR UPON hearing the counsel the Court made the following O R D E R The appeal is allowed in terms of the signed order.  (NIDHI AHUJA) (VIRENDER SINGH) AR-cum-PS BRANCH OFFICER [Signed order is placed on the file.] 7

ITEM NO.104 COURT NO.12 SECTION IV S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Civil Appeal No(s). 4762/2011 DAYA NAND GARG (DEAD) THR. LRS. Appellant(s) VERSUS PUNJAB UNIVERSITY CHANDIGARH & ANR. Respondent(s) Date : 08-11-2023 This appeal was called on for hearing today. CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE J.K. MAHESHWARI HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE K.V. VISWANATHAN For Appellant(s) Mr. Ashok K. Mahajan, AOR For Respondent(s) Mr. Himanshu Gupta, Adv. Mr. Shivaji M. Jadhav, AOR UPON hearing the counsel the Court made the following O R D E R Re­list on 29.11.2023. (JAYANT KUMAR ARORA) (VIRENDER SINGH) ASTT. REGISTRAR-cum-PS BRANCH OFFICER

ITEM NO.108 COURT NO.12 SECTION IV S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Civil Appeal No. 4762/2011 DAYA NAND GARG (DEAD) THR. LRS. Appellant(s) VERSUS PUNJAB UNIVERSITY CHANDIGARH & ANR. Respondent(s) Date : 01-11-2023 This appeal was called on for hearing today. CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE J.K. MAHESHWARI HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE K.V. VISWANATHAN For Appellant(s) Mr. P. S. Patwalia, Sr. Adv. Mr. Ashok K. Mahajan, AOR For Respondent(s) Mr. Himanshu Gupta, Adv. Mr. Shivaji M. Jadhav, AOR UPON hearing the counsel the Court made the following O R D E R List the matter next week.  (NIDHI AHUJA) (VIRENDER SINGH) AR-cum-PS BRANCH OFFICER

ITEM NO.110 COURT NO.12 SECTION IV S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Civil Appeal No(s). 4762/2011 DAYA NAND GARG (DEAD) THR. LRS. Appellant(s) VERSUS PUNJAB UNIVERSITY CHANDIGARH & ANR. Respondent(s) Date : 14-09-2023 This appeal was called on for hearing today. CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE J.K. MAHESHWARI HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE K.V. VISWANATHAN For Appellant(s) Mr. P.S. Patwalia, Sr. Adv. Mr. Ashok K. Mahajan, AOR For Respondent(s) Mr. Shivaji M. Jadhav, AOR Mr. Himanshu Gupta, Adv. UPON hearing the counsel the Court made the following O R D E R List after two weeks. (INDU MARWAH) (VIRENDER SINGH) COURT MASTER (SH) BRANCH OFFICER

ITEM NO.101 COURT NO.13 SECTION IV S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Civil Appeal No. 4762/2011 DAYA NAND GARG (DEAD) THR. LRS. Appellant(s) VERSUS PUNJAB UNIVERSITY CHANDIGARH & ANR. Respondent(s) Date : 26-07-2023 This appeal was called on for hearing today. CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE J.K. MAHESHWARI HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE K.V. VISWANATHAN For Appellant(s) Mr. P. S. Patwalia, Sr. Adv. Mr. Ashok K. Mahajan, AOR For Respondent(s) Mr. Shivaji M. Jadhav, AOR UPON hearing the counsel the Court made the following O R D E R Learned counsel appearing on behalf of respondents has fairly stated across the Bar that his clients are not in contact despite sincere efforts made by him. Considering the said submission, we issue fresh notice to respondent Nos. 1 and 2 for their representation before this Court on 06 th September, 2023. Dasti , in addition, is permitted. It is made clear here that if no representation is made by respondent Nos. 1 and 2 on the next date, this Court shall pass appropriate order in accordance with law. List this case on 06 th September, 2023. (NIDHI AHUJA) (VIRENDER SINGH) AR-cum-PS BRANCH OFFICER

ITEM NO.111 COURT NO.14 SECTION IV S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS CIVIL APPEAL NO(S). 4762/2011 DAYA NAND GARG (DEAD) THR. LRS. APPELLANT(S) VERSUS PUNJAB UNIVERSITY CHANDIGARH & ANR. RESPONDENT(S) (READY ) Date : 27-04-2023 This appeal was called on for hearing today. CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE PANKAJ MITHAL HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY KUMAR For Appellant(s) Mr. P.S. Patwalia, Sr. Adv. Mr. Ashok K. Mahajan, AOR For Respondent(s) Mr. Shivaji M. Jadhav, AOR UPON hearing the counsel the Court made the following O R D E R List on 03.05.2023. (POOJA SHARMA) (RENU BALA GAMBHIR) COURT MASTER (SH) COURT MASTER (NSH)

ITEM NO.103 COURT NO.14 SECTION IV S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS CIVIL APPEAL NO(S). 4762/2011 DAYA NAND GARG (DEAD) THR. LRS. APPELLANT(S) VERSUS PUNJAB UNIVERSITY CHANDIGARH & ANR. RESPONDENT(S) (READY ) Date : 20-04-2023 This appeal was called on for hearing today. CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE V. RAMASUBRAMANIAN HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE PANKAJ MITHAL For Appellant(s) Mr. P.S. Patwalia, Sr. Adv. Mr. Ashok K. Mahajan, AOR Mr. Gauravjit Singh Patwalia, Adv. For Respondent(s) Mr. Shivaji M. Jadhav, AOR UPON hearing the counsel the Court made the following O R D E R List next week. (POOJA SHARMA) (MATHEW ABRAHAM) COURT MASTER (SH) COURT MASTER (NSH)

ITEM NO.111 COURT NO.14 SECTION IV S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS CIVIL APPEAL NO(S). 4762/2011 DAYA NAND GARG (DEAD) THR. LRS. APPELLANT(S) VERSUS PUNJAB UNIVERSITY CHANDIGARH & ANR. RESPONDENT(S) Date : 22-03-2023 This appeal was called on for hearing today. CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE V. RAMASUBRAMANIAN HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE PANKAJ MITHAL For Appellant(s) Mr. P.S. Patwalia, Sr. Adv. Mr. Ashok K. Mahajan, AOR For Respondent(s) Mr. Shivaji M. Jadhav, AOR (NP) UPON hearing the counsel the Court made the following O R D E R We have heard Mr. P.S. Patwalia, learned Senior Counsel for the appellants. Learned counsel for the respondent-Punjab University is not present. Learned Advocate-on-Record for the appellants shall serve the papers of the appeal on the learned standing counsel for the Punjab University. List on 19.04.2023. (POOJA SHARMA) (RENU BALA GAMBHIR) COURT MASTER (SH) COURT MASTER (NSH)

ITEM NO.1701 IN COURT NO.10 SECTION IV S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IA 40432/2022,40433/2022, in Civil Appeal No(s). 4762/2011 DAYA NAND GARG (DEAD) Appellant(s) VERSUS PUNJAB UNIVERSITY CHANDIGARH & ANR. Respondent(s) (Substitution filed by Mr. Ashok K. Mahajan to bring on record the Lrs. of sole deceased appellant. Delay = 1112 days. I.A. to be listed before Hon'ble Judge in Chambers. IA No. 40432/2022 - APPLICATION FOR SUBSTITUTION IA No. 40433/2022 - CONDONATION OF DELAY IN FILING SUBSTITUTION APPLN.) Date : 21-02-2023 This matter was called on for hearing today. CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ARAVIND KUMAR [IN CHAMBER] For Appellant(s) Mr. Ashok K. Mahajan, AOR For Respondent(s) Mr. Shivaji M. Jadhav, AOR UPON hearing the counsel the Court made the following O R D E R Delay condoned in filing application for substitution and abatement is set aside. Application for substitution of legal heirs of the deceased appellant is allowed. (CHARANJEET KAUR) (RAM SUBHAG SINGH) ASTT. REGISTRAR-cum-PS BRANCH OFFICER

SECTION-IV IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CIVIL APPEAL NO. 4762 OF 2011 Daya Nand Garg ....Appellant Versus Punjab University Chandigarh & Anr. ...Respondents OFFICE REPORT ON PRE-FINALHEARING Office Report is prepared as per Circular No.F.41/Judl./2008 dated 17th December, 2008:- (a) There are two Respondents. Both respondents are represented through Mr. Shivaji M. Jadhav, Advocate. (b) Original Record in the matter has been received from the High Court & is available in this Registry for reference of the Hon'ble Court. (c) Not applicable. (d) Not applicable. (e) No application for substitution is pending. (f) Counsel for the appellant as well as Counsel for the Respondents have filed statement of cae on 5/8/2013 and 22/8/2013 respectively. (g) Not applicable. Dated this the 18th day of December, 2013. ASSISTANT REGISTRAR Copy to: 1. Mr. Ashok K. Mahajan, Advocate. 2. Mr. Shivaji M. Jadhav, Advocate ASSISTANT REGISTRAR A.k/c4

(ITEM NO.117 REGISTRAR COURT.2 SECTION IV S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS CIVIL APPEAL NO(s). 4762 OF 2011 BEFORE THE REGISTRAR M.K. HANJURADAYA NAND GARG Appellant (s) VERSUSPUNJAB UNIV.CHADIGARH & ANR. Respondent(s)(With appln(s) for directions and office report )Date: 25/04/2014 This Appeal was called on for hearing today.For Appellant(s) Mr. Ashok K. Mahajan,Adv.For Respondent(s) Mr. Shivaji M. Jadhav,Adv. Mr.Himanshu Gupta,adv. UPON hearing counsel the Court made the following O R D E R Ld.counsel for the parties are present. What gets revealed from the perusal of the office report is that the original record has been received from the High Court and is available in this registry for reference of the Hon'ble Court. The learned counsel for both the parties have filed their respective statement of case. Viewed in that context,the matter shall be processed for listing before the Hon'ble Court under the rules. (M.K.HANJURA) RegistrarSB

$ITEM NO.20 COURT NO.14 SECTION IV S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS CIVIL APPEAL NO(s). 4762 OF 2011DAYA NAND GARG Appellant (s) VERSUSPUNJAB UNIV.CHADIGARH & ANR. Respondent(s)(Office Report on Default)Date: 29/07/2013 This Appeal was called on for hearing today.CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE FAKKIR MOHAMED IBRAHIM KALIFULLA (IN CHAMBERS)For Appellant(s) Mr. Ashok K. Mahajan,Adv.For Respondent(s) Mr. Shivaji M. Jadhav,Adv. UPON hearing counsel the Court made the following O R D E R Four weeks' time is granted to the learned counsel for the appellant to file statement of case. Respondents may file statement of case within four weeks thereafter. (GEETA AHUJA) (INDU POKHRIYAL) SR. P.A. COURT MASTER

² ITEM NO. 1 COURT NO.3 SECTION IV S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS I.A. No. 1 IN CIVIL APPEAL NO. 4762 OF 2011 DAYA NAND GARG Appellant (s) VERSUS PUNJAB UNIV.CHADIGARH & ANR. Respondent(s) (For directions and office report) Date: 24/08/2012 This Application was called on for hearing today. CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE D.K. JAIN HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MADAN B. LOKUR For Appellant(s) Mr. P.S. patwalia, Sr. Adv. Mr. Ashok K. Mahajan,Adv.-on-Record For Respondent(s)/ Mr. Himanhu Gupta, Adv. Applicant(s) Mr. Shivaji M. Jadhav,Adv.-on-Record UPON hearing counsel the Court made the following O R D E R Heard. We clarify order dated 9th May, 2011 to the extent that the petitioner will be entitled to occupy the accommodation allotted to him strictly as per the relevant rules. I.A stands disposed of accordingly. | [ Charanjeet Kaur ] | | [ Kusum Gulati ] ||Court Master | |Court Master |

ªITEM NO.3 COURT NO.3 SECTION IV S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS I.A.NO.1 IN CIVIL APPEAL NO. 4762 OF 2011DAYA NAND GARG Appellant (s) VERSUSPUNJAB UNIV.CHADIGARH & ANR. Respondent(s)(Appln(s) for directions and office report)Date: 03/08/2012 This application was called on for hearing today.CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE D.K. JAIN HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MADAN B. LOKURFor Appellant(s) Mr. P.S. Patwalia, Sr. Adv. Mr. Ashok K. Mahajan, Adv.For Respondent(s) Mr. Himanshu Gupta, Adv. Mr. Shivaji M. Jadhav, Adv. UPON hearing counsel the Court made the following O R D E R Perused the letter. List after two weeks.|(VINOD LAKHINA) | |(KUSUM GULATI) ||Court Master | |Court Master |

°ITEM NO.41 COURT NO.5 SECTION IVB S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A RECORD OF PROCEEDINGSPetition for Special Leave to Appeal (Civil) No.10292/2010(From the judgment and order dated 08/01/2010 in LPA No.783/1996 of The HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH)DAYA NAND GARG Petitioner(s) VERSUSPUNJAB UNIV.CHADIGARH & ANR. Respondent(s)Date: 09/05/2011 This Petition was called on for hearing today.CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE D.K. JAIN HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE H.L. DATTUFor Petitioner(s) Mr. P.S. Patwalia, Sr. Adv. Mr. Aman Preet Singh Rahi, Adv. Mr. Ashok K. Mahajan,Adv.For Respondent(s) UPON hearing counsel the Court made the following O R D E R Despite service, no one appears for the respondents. Leave granted. Hearing expedited. The appeal will be heard on the SLP Paper Book. Additional documents, if any, may be filed by the parties. In the meantime, status quo with regard to the accommodation stated to have been provided to the petitioner shall be maintained. (VINOD LAKHINA) (KUSUM GULATI) Court Master Court Master

ÖITEM NO.47 REGISTRAR COURT.1 SECTION IVB S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE REGISTRAR M.K. HANJURAPetition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (Civil) No(s).10292/2010DAYA NAND GARG Petitioner(s) VERSUSPUNJAB UNIV.CHADIGARH & ANR. Respondent(s)Date: 07/04/2011 This Petition was called on for hearing today.For Petitioner(s) Mr. Ashok K. Mahajan,Adv.For Respondent(s) UPON hearing counsel the Court made the following O R D E R None appears. From the perusal of the office report what comes to fore is that the service is complete as against the respondents but nobody has cast appearance on their behalf. Since the matter is a complete one, appropriate steps shall therefore be taken by the Registry for listing the same before the Hon'ble Court on its own turn. (M.K.HANJURA) REGISTRARKKJ

²ITEM NO.65 REGISTRAR COURT.1 SECTION IVB S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE REGISTRAR M.K. HANJURAPetition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (Civil) No(s).10292/2010DAYA NAND GARG Petitioner(s) VERSUSPUNJAB UNIV.CHADIGARH & ANR. Respondent(s)Date: 22/02/2011 This Petition was called on for hearing today.For Petitioner(s) Mr. Ashok K. Mahajan,Adv.For Respondent(s) UPON hearing counsel the Court made the following O R D E R The ld. Counsel for the petitioner is present. The ld. Advocate, Mr Manish Bansal appearing on behalfof Mr S.M.Jadhav, Advocate-on-record has cast appearance onbehalf of both the respondents. He seeks four weeks' time tofile the vakalatnama and the counter affidavit. Time as prayedfor is granted to him. List again on 7.4.2011. (M.K.HANJURA) Registrarhj

zITEM NO.30 REGISTRAR COURT.1 SECTION IVB S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE REGISTRAR M.K. HANJURAPetition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (Civil) No(s).10292/2010DAYA NAND GARG Petitioner(s) VERSUSPUNJAB UNIV.CHADIGARH & ANR. Respondent(s)Date: 10/01/2011 This Petition was called on for hearing today.For Petitioner(s) Mr. Ashok K. Mahajan,Adv.For Respondent(s) UPON hearing counsel the Court made the following O R D E R Learned counsel for the petitioner is present. The office report reveals that show cause notice hasbeen issued to the sole respondent through courier on 1.5.2010but neither P.O.D. nor the unserved cover containing suchnotice has been received back to date. Office shall take upthe matter with the concerned courier agency in order toascertain the fate of these documents. Learned counsel for the petitioner requests fordasti service which is permitted to be issued. Learnedcounsel shall take appropriate steps in that direction and anaffidavit in proof of such service shall also be filed beforethe next date. List again on 22.2.2011. (M.K.HANJURA) REGISTRARrd

¦ITEM NO. 24 COURT NO.6 SECTION IVB S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A RECORD OF PROCEEDINGSPetition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (Civil) No(s).10292/2010(From the judgement and order dated 08/01/2010 in LPA No.783/1996 of The HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH)DAYA NAND GARG Petitioner(s) VERSUSPUNJAB UNIV.CHADIGARH & ANR. Respondent(s)Date: 23/04/2010 This Petition was called on for hearing today.CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE D.K. JAIN HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE C.K. PRASADFor Petitioner(s) Mr. P.S. Patwalia, Sr. Adv. Mr. Aman Preet Singh Rahi, Adv. Mr. Tushar Bakshi, Adv. Mr. Ajay Singh, Adv. Mr. Ashok K. Mahajan,Adv.For Respondent(s) UPON hearing counsel the Court made the following O R D E R Issue notice. [ Charanjeet Kaur ] [ Pushap Lata Bhardwaj ] Court Master Asstt. Registrar

hITEM NO.MM-F COURT NO.1 SECTION IVB S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A RECORD OF PROCEEDINGSPetition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (Civil)No(s).10292/2010(From the judgement and order dated 08/01/2010 in LPA No.783/1996 of The HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH)DAYA NAND GARG Petitioner(s) VERSUSPUNJAB UNIV.CHADIGARH & ANR. Respondent(s)Date: 09/04/2010 This Petition was mentinoed today.CORAM : HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK VERMAFor Petitioner(s) Mr. Ashok K. Mahajan,Adv.(Mentioned by)For Respondent(s) UPON hearing counsel the Court made the following O R D E R As requested, adjourned. (G.V.Ramana) (Veera Verma) Court Master Asstt.Registrar (Mentioned slip enclosed)NOTE: The matter is stated to be listed on 16.04.2010 in AL/066/2010 as Item No.420