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Satnam Kaur v. Guru Nanak Dev University Through Its Chancellor

2026-05-26Mr. Justice Namit Kumar2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH CWP-16927-2026 Date of decision : 26.05.2026 Satnam Kaur ....Petitioner

Versus

Guru Nank Dev University, Amritsar

...Respondents

CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAMIT KUMAR

Present:

Mr. Arnav Sharma, Advocate with Mr. Amarsh Dudeja, Advocate for the petitioner. NAMIT KUMAR J. (Oral) 1.

The present petition has been filed by the petitioner under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of a writ of certiorari quashing the action of the respondents in not counting the entire continuous service rendered by the petitioner w.e.f. 18.03.1993 up to the date of her regularization on 30.01.2023 for the purpose of pension and pensionary benefits.

2.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that for redressal of her grievances, the petitioner has also submitted representation dated 01.03.2026 (Annexure P-3) to the respondent which is still pending consideration. He further submits that at this stage, the petitioner would be satisfied, if appropriate directions are issued to the respondent to consider and decide the said representation, by passing a speaking order, in a time bound manner.

3.

Notice of motion.

4.

Mr. M.K. Dogra, Advocate has put in appearance and accepts notice on behalf of the respondents-University. He has no VINOD KOTHIYAL 2026.05.26 17:23 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document

CWP-16927-2026 -2objection to the innocuous prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner.

5.

I have heard learned counsel for the parties and have gone through the record of the case.

6.

Without going into the merits of the case at this stage, the present petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondent to consider and decide representation dated 01.03.2026 (Annexure P-3) submitted by the petitioner expeditiously, by passing a speaking order after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, preferably within a period of 03 months from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. Further, the decision taken thereon shall be conveyed to the petitioner.

(NAMIT KUMAR) 26.05.2026 JUDGE kothiyal Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether reportable:

Yes/No VINOD KOTHIYAL 2026.05.26 17:23 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document