Monika Rani v. State Of Punjab

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CWP-18181-2026 Date of decision: 29.05.2026 Monika Rani .....Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab and another .....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAMIT KUMAR Present :

Mr. Bhavesh Ola, Advocate (through VC) 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 a writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to pay to the petitioner salary in the minimum regular pay scale with dearness allowance in terms of law laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in State of Punjab and ors. v. Jagjit Singh & ors. : 2016(4) SCT 641 and various other judgments, from the date of her appointment and to pay the arrears for the said period along with interest @ 12% per annum and to consider and regularize the services of the petitioner on the basis of length of service and in view of the various judicial pronouncements. 2.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that for redressal of her grievances, the petitioner has also served a legal notice dated 29.12.2025 (Annexure P/2) upon the respondents which is still pending consideration. He further submits that at this stage, the petitioner would be satisfied, if appropriate directions are issued to the VINAY 2026.05.29 18:13 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment

CWP-18181-2026 -2respondents to consider and decide the said legal notice, by passing a speaking order, in a time bound manner.

3.

Notice of motion.

4.

On receipt of advance copy, Mr. Swapan Shorey, DAG, Punjab accepts notice on behalf of respondent No.1 while Mr. Anil Sharma, Advocate accepts notice on behalf of respondent No.2. They have no objection 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 respondent No.2 to decide the legal notice dated 29.12.2025 (Annexure P/2) served 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. 29.05.2026 (NAMIT KUMAR) Vinay JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes/No Whether reportable :

Yes/No VINAY 2026.05.29 18:13 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment