Kusum Lata v. State Of Haryana And Others

CWP-12165-2026 -1IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Sr. No. 130 CWP-12165-2026 Decided on:22.04.2026 Kusum Lata . . . Petitioner

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State of Haryana and others . . . Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA PRESENT: Mr. Parth Goyal, Advocate and Ms. Shallu Aggarwal, Advocate for the petitioner.

TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA, J.(ORAL) The petition has been filed inter alia seeking a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to promote the petitioner to the post of PGT Hindi with effect from 06.05.2016, the date her juniors have been promoted, with all consequential benefits.

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Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that grievance raised herein is pending for appropriate decision before the respondents. At this stage, the petitioner will be satisfied in case respondent no.2 is directed to decide her pending legal notice, dated 09.02.2026, Annexure P-19, in a specified period.

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Notice of motion.

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Mr. Sunil Ranga, Deputy Advocate General, Haryana, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents/State and submits that the pending legal notice, dated 09.02.2026, will be decided by respondent no.2/Director MEHAK HURIA 2026.04.28 10:44 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment

CWP-12165-2026 -2General, Secondary Education, by passing a speaking order in accordance with law within three months.

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In view of the statement made, learned counsel for the petitioner has no objection to the petition being disposed of in terms thereof. 6.

Ordered accordingly.

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In case the order is not passed, the officer concerned shall pay costs of `50,000 to the petitioner.

(TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA) 22.04.2026 JUDGE Mehak Whether reasoned/speaking? Yes/No Whether reportable?

Yes/No MEHAK HURIA 2026.04.28 10:44 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment