Yogesh Kumar Aggarwal v. Chandigarh Administration And ORS

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CWP-16286-2020 (O&M) Date of Decision: 01.07.2026 Yogesh Kumar Aggarwal ......Petitioner Vs.

Chandigarh Administration and others ......Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE SUDEEPTI SHARMA

Present:

Mr. R.K.Malik, Senior Advocate, with Mr. Sandeep Dhull, Advocate, for the petitioner.

Mr. Sanjiv Ghai, Addl. Standing Counsel, and Mr. Manpreet Singh, Advocate, for respondents No.1 and 2.

Ms. Deepali Puri, Advocate, and Mr. Arjun Dhaliwal, Advocate, for respondent No.3.

**** SUDEEPTI SHARMA J. (ORAL) 1.

The challenge in the present writ petition is to quash seniority list dated 17.08.2020 (Annexure P-12) and to direct the respondentCorporation to place the petitioner above respondent No.3 in the seniority list by accepting his objections.

2.

In response, written statement dated 13.09.2024 has been filed on behalf of respondents No.1 and 2. A perusal of paragraph No.21 thereof reveals that both the petitioner and respondent No.3 were promoted on the same date. Therefore, the dispute regarding the seniority list is resolved. Along with the said written statement, Annexure R-2/2 is attached in support of the said contention. Learned counsel for respondents No.1 and 2 further VIRENDRA SINGH ADHIKARI 2026.07.03 10:11 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

submits that respondent No.3 has voluntarily retired from service with effect from 10.06.2026.

3.

Learned senior counsel for the petitioner does not dispute the same.

4.

In view of the above, nothing survives in the present writ petition and the same has become rendered infructuous. 5.

Dismissed as having been rendered infructuous. 6.

Pending applications, if any, also stand disposed of. (SUDEEPTI SHARMA) JUDGE 01.07.2026 Virender Whether speaking/non-speaking : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No VIRENDRA SINGH ADHIKARI 2026.07.03 10:11 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document