Mahavir Singh v. State Of Haryana And Others

CWP-12680-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH CWP-12680-2026 (O&M) Date of decision: 27.04.2026 Mahavir Singh ....Petitioner

Versus

State of Haryana and others ....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR

Present:

Mr. Ashish Sheokand, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Vikrant Pamboo, Addl. A.G., Haryana.

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 respondents to grant and release conveyance allowance to the petitioner for the petitioner from 11.04.2022 to 31.08.2024 in terms of Haryana Government, Finance Department Notification dated 20.06.2018 along with arrears and interest @ 8% per annum and to declare the action/inaction of the respondents in denying the said benefit despite the petitioner's 75% permanent disability as illegal, arbitrary and discriminatory and violative of Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution of India.

2.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that he would be satisfied if the legal notice dated 06.03.2026 (Annexure P-2) of the petitioner is decided by respondent No.3 by passing a speaking order in a time bound manner.

MOHD YAKUB 2026.04.27 16:40 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh.

CWP-12680-2026 3.

Learned State counsel, appearing on advance notice, submits that he has no objection, in case a direction is issued to the respondent No.3 for time-bound consideration and decision of the legal notice dated 06.03.2026 (Annexure P-2) filed by the petitioner by passing a speaking order.

4.

Therefore, in view of the limited prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner, respondent No.3 is directed to consider the legal notice dated 06.03.2026 (Annexure P-2) of the petitioner and pass a speaking order in the light of Haryana State Central Cooperative Bank Staff Service (Common Cadre) Rules, 1975 and the judgment rendered by the Division Bench of this Court in CWP-12356-2024, titled as Nakul vs State of Haryana and others, decided on 24.12.2025 (Annexure P-6), 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.3.

5.

Disposed of, accordingly.

(HARPREET SINGH BRAR) JUDGE 27.04.2026 yakub Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether reportable:

Yes/No MOHD YAKUB 2026.04.27 16:40 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh.