Balraj Kumar v. Punjab State Power Corporation Limited And ORS

CWP-8563-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH CWP-8563-2026 (O&M) Date of decision: 20.03.2026 Balraj Kumar ....Petitioner

Versus

Punjab State Power Corporation Limited and others ....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR

Present:

Ms. Garima Arora, Advocate for Mr. J.S. Jaidka, Advocate for the petitioner.

HARPREET SINGH BRAR J. (Oral) 1.

Prayer in this writ petition filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India, is for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus, directing the respondent/Corporation to correct and rectify the date of granting annual increment to the petitioner and to grant the annual increments to the petitioner for the year 2010 and the year 2017 and thereafter, re-fix his pensionary benefits after granting the due annual increments and also grant the arrears of pensionary benefits along with interest @ 18% per annum.

2.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that he would be satisfied if the legal notice dated 19.01.2026 (Annexure P-2) of the petitioner is decided by respondent No.2 by passing a speaking order in a time bound manner.

MOHD YAKUB 2026.03.23 19:00 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh.

CWP-8563-2026 3.

Having heard learned counsel for the petitioner and after perusing the record of the case with his able assistance, the present petition is being decided in limine without issuing notice to the respondents in order to save judicial time of the Court and also the litigation costs of the respondents.

4.

Therefore, in view of the limited prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner, the respondent No.2 is directed to consider the legal notice dated 19.01.2026 (Annexure P-2) of the petitioner and pass a speaking order, after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, within a period of 03 months from the date of receiving a certified copy of this order. Further, the decision taken thereof shall be conveyed to the petitioner. Needless to say, if the petitioner is found entitled to the relief sought, the same shall be granted forthwith by respondent No.2.

5.

Disposed of, accordingly.

(HARPREET SINGH BRAR) JUDGE 20.03.2026 yakub Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether reportable:

Yes/No MOHD YAKUB 2026.03.23 19:00 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh.