Gurbax Singh v. State Of Punjab And ORS

CWP-16771-2026 .

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CWP-16771-2026 Date of Decision: 26.05.2026 Gurbax Singh .....Petitioner

VERSUS

State of Punjab and others

...Respondents

CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR Present :

Mr. Virender Pratap Singh, Advocate for Mr. Kehar Singh Hissowal, Advocate for the petitioner.

Ms. Pratibha Bali, AAG Punjab.

Mr. Jyotnoor Kaur Sethi, Advocate for respondent No.2.

**** HARPREET SINGH BRAR , J. (Oral) 1.

The present writ petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ, order or direction in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents, particularly respondent No.2, to consider representation dated 06.03.2026 (Annexure P-6) for release of the entire death-cum-retiral benefits of late Smt. Charanjit Kaur, wife of the petitioner, along with interest.

2.

Ms. Jyotnoor Kaur Sethi, Advocate, has filed a memorandum of appearance on behalf of respondent No.2 in Court today, which is ordered to be PARUL VERMA 2026.05.27 17:36 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.

CWP-16771-2026 .

taken on record. The Registry is directed to place the same at an appropriate place on the file.

3.

Learned counsel for respondent No.2, i.e. Punjab State Power Corporation Limited, on instructions, submits that the petitioner has wrongly impleaded them as a party, whereas his claim lies against Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited (hereinafter referred to as "PSTCL"), as the wife of the petitioner was serving under PSTCL. 4.

Learned proxy counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner pleads no instructions in the matter. Accordingly, the present writ petition is dismissed for want of prosecution, along with the pending miscellaneous application(s), if any.

5.

However, liberty is granted to the petitioner to file a fresh petition after impleading PSTCL as a party-respondent. (HARPREET SINGH BRAR) JUDGE 26.05.2026 parul verma Whether speaking/reasoned. : Yes/No Whether Reportable. :

Yes/No PARUL VERMA 2026.05.27 17:36 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.