LAWS(P&H)-2016-11-30

RAVINDER KUMAR Vs. STATE OF HARYANA AND ANOTHER

Decided On November 09, 2016
RAVINDER KUMAR Appellant
V/S
State Of Haryana And Another Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Twin important questions of law, involved in the instant writ petition, that fall for consideration of this Court are:

(2.) Feeling aggrieved against the appointment of second respondent as Lokayukta for the State of Haryana, vide warrant of appointment dated 5.4.2016 (Annexure P-1), followed by notification dated 20.7.2016 (Annexure P-6), petitioner has approached this Court by way of present writ petition under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India, seeking a writ in the nature of Quo-Warranto. He also seeks a writ in the nature of Certiorari for quashing the appointment of second respondent as Lokayukta for the State of Haryana.

(3.) Notice of motion was issued vide order dated 29.8.2016 and in compliance thereof, written statement was filed on behalf of State of Haryana-respondent No.1. Separate written statement was filed on behalf of second respondent.