Seema Rani v. State Of Haryana And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CWP-12650-2026 DECIDED ON: 27.04.2026 SEEMA RANI .....PETITIONER(S)

VERSUS

STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERS .....RESPONDENT(S)

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP MOUDGIL

Present:

Mr. Anurag Goyal, Sr. Advocate with Mr. Siddharth Sharma, Advocate and Mr. Amit Rao, Advocate for the petitioner(s) SANDEEP MOUDGIL, J (ORAL) 1.

The jurisdiction of this Court has been invoked under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to restore the monthly financial assistance to the petitioner in terms of Haryana Compassionate Assistance to the Dependents of Deceased Government Employees Rules, 2006 and in consequence Haryana Civil Services (Compassionate Financial Assistance or Appointment) Rules, 2019 w.e.f. April 2021 along with the arrears with all other consequential benefits. 2.

Learned Senior Advocate for the petitioner submits that he will be satisfied in case a direction be issued to the respondent/State to decide the representations dated 05.03.2026 (Annexures P-9 to 11). 3.

Notice of motion.

MEENU 2026.04.28 18:45 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

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Mr. Deepak Balyan, Addl. AG. Haryana, having served with an advance copy of the petition, has put in appearance on behalf of respondent/State and assures the Court that the above-said representations will be decided within time bound manner.

5.

Without commenting upon the merits of the case, respondent No. 2, i.e., the Director, Elementary Education, Haryana, is directed to decide the representations dated 05.03.2026 (Annexures P-9 to P-11). In case the petitioner is found legally entitled to the claim of financial assistance under the policy dated 01.08.2006 (Annexure P-3), the same shall be granted to her along with interest at the rate of 6% per annum from the date it became due till the date of its realization.

6.

In case the petitioner is found not entitled to the aforesaid relief, a comprehensive speaking order shall be passed only after providing an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order. A copy of the said speaking order shall be supplied to the petitioner within one week thereafter.

7.

The petition in the aforesaid terms stands disposed off. (SANDEEP MOUDGIL) 27.04.2026 JUDGE Meenu Whether speaking/reasoned :Yes/No Whether reportable :Yes/No MEENU 2026.04.28 18:45 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document