Madhu Bala v. Ashima Brar, Ias And Others
COCP No.878 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA
AT CHANDIGARH COCP No.878 of 2026 Date of decision: March 9th, 2026 Madhu Bala .....Petitioner
Versus
Ashima Brar IAS and others .....Respondents
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKAS BAHL
Present:
Mr. Raj Kumar Makkad, Advocate for the petitioner.
Mr. Raj Pratap Singh Brar, Assistant Advocate General, Haryana.
VIKAS BAHL, J. (ORAL) 1.
Learned counsel for the respondent has submitted that in pursuance of the order dated 08.09.2025 passed by a coordinate Bench of this Court, a detailed speaking order dated 06.03.2026 has been passed by the competent authority, the relevant portion of which is highlighted and is reproduced hereinbelow:
"In view of above said facts, provisions and documents submitted by the petitioner, the representation dated 27.01.2025 (Annexure-P8) has been considered and claim projected by her in the representation is hereby accepted qua for promotion to the post of Assistant Excise and Taxation Officer under PwBD category on notional basis w.e.f. 25.10.2023. The case is being put up before the Departmental Promotional Committee (DPC). This issues with the approval of competent authority. (RAJIV KUMAR) Under Secretary to Government Haryana, Excise and Taxation Department.
Chandigarh, Dated 06/03/2026 PUNEET SACHDEVA 2026.03.10 14:31 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Chandigarh
COCP No.878 of 2026 Endst. No.16293-ET-3-2025/ 1462 Dated: 06/03/2026" 2.
A copy of the compliance report along with the detailed speaking order which has been annexed as Annexure R-1 is taken on record. 3.
Learned State counsel has submitted that the respondents would proceed in the matter in pursuance of the said order and would take further steps as expeditiously as possible.
4.
Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that in view of the same, the present petition be disposed of as having been rendered infructuous.
5.
In view of the same, the present petition is disposed of as having been rendered infructous.
March 9th, 2026 (VIKAS BAHL) Puneet JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned :
Yes Whether reportable :
No PUNEET SACHDEVA 2026.03.10 14:31 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Chandigarh