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Haryana Government Gazette
EXTRAORDINARY
Published by Authority
© Govt. of Haryana
No. 178-2023/Ext.] CHANDIGARH, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2023 (ASVINA 15, 1945 SAKA)
STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, HARYANA
NIRVACHAN SADAN, PLOT NO. 2, SECTOR-17, PANCHKULA-134109
Order
The 7th October, 2023
No. SEC/4E-II/2023/1657.— Whereas, the State Election Commission, Haryana vide its Notification
No.SEC/E-II/2023/1538, dated 14.08.2023 had denotified the name of Khurshid Ahmed son of Shujauddin as
Member Zila Parishad, Nuh, Ward No.17, District Nuh under section 161 (4) of the Haryana Panchayati Raj Act,
1994.
2.
Whereas, the Additional Chief Secretary to Government of Haryana, Development and Panchayat Department,
Haryana vide his order No. Reader ACSDP-2023/87810-15, dated 04.08.2023 has passed following order in Appeal
No. 13 of 2023 titled “Khurshid Ahmed versus Director General, Development and Panchayat Department,
Haryana”:-
“Heard learned counsel for the Appellant. He argues that his claim has been removed from the post of
Member, Zila Parishad, Ward No.17, Nuh on the basis of a report received from the Deputy
Commissioner, Nuh on 25th July, 2023. He was not heard before passing of the impunged order nor the
report of the Deputy Commissioner, Nuh has shared with him to give his rebuttal/representation against
it. He has quoted several judgments of the Hon’ble High Court to support his arguments that
opportunity of adequate hearing is required to be granted before taking any adverse action as provided
in the proviso to sub-section (2) of Section 177 of the Haryana Panchayati Raj Act, 1994.
It is ordered that notice be issued to respondents including the complainant. Record will also be
summoned from the office of Deputy Commissioner, Nuh as well as Director General, Panchayat.
In the meantime, no coercive steps will be taken in pursuance of the impugned order dated 25.07.2023.
To come up on 20.09.2023”