Suraj Bhan v. State Of Haryana And Others

CWP-8129-2026 -1IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-8129-2026 Decided on: 17.03.2026 Suraj Bhan .... Petitioner VS State of Haryana and others .... Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP MOUDGIL

Present:

Mr. Ashish Gupta, Advocate for the petitioner.

***** Sandeep Moudgil, J.(Oral) Instant writ petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of writ in the nature of Mandamus directing the respondents to grant retrospective promotion to the petitioner from the date on which the Scheduled Caste roster point meant for him in the light of Haryana Govt. Policy dated 15.07.2014 (P-3) with all consequential benefits. 2.

At the outset, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that petitioner will be satisfied, in case a direction is issued to respondents to consider the legal notice dated 06.02.2026 (Annexure P-7) within a time bound manner.

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Notice of motion.

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Ms. Mayuri Lakhanpal Kalia, DAG, Haryana having been served with an advance copy of petition, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents and assures the Court that legal notice dated 06.02.2026(Annexure P-7) shall be decided by passing a speaking order in accordance with law. SONIA BURA 2026.03.19 13:08 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

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In view of the above and without adverting to the merits of the case, the respondent No.2 Chief Engineer, Panchayati Raj Public Works, Haryana is directed to consider and decide the legal notice dated 06.02.2026 (Annexure P-7) after providing opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, by passing a speaking order in accordance with law within eight weeks from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. 6.

A copy of order so passed be supplied to the petitioner within seven days thereafter.

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Petition stands disposed of in the aforesaid terms. 17.03.2026 (SANDEEP MOUDGIL) sonia JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned?

Yes/No Whether reportable?

Yes/No SONIA BURA 2026.03.19 13:08 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document