' MUHAMMAD JEHANGIR ARSHAD, J.---It has been pointed out by learned counsel for respondent- University that against the impugned order, petitioner's appeal before the Vice-Chancellor is pending, whereas, the contention of learned counsel for the petitioner is that said appeal is not being decided by the Vice-Chancellor, hence the petitioner was compelled to file the present writ petition.
2. Be that as it may, since it is the duty of every public functionary to decide/dispose of the representation/appeal, etc. Within a reasonable time and after application of independent mind by giving reasons, in A terms of section 24-A of General Clauses Act, this petition is disposed of with a direction to the Vice-Chancellor to respondent-University to-dispose of the appeal of the petitioner within one week from today.