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Jai Bhagwan v. Uttar Haryana Bijali Vitran Nigam And Others

2026-05-27Mr. Justice Harpreet Singh Brar2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CWP-17674-2026 Date of decision: 27.05.2026 Jai Bhagwan ....Petitioner

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Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited and others ...Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR

Present:

Mr. Mohnish Sharma, Advocate for the petitioner.

Mr. Prince Singh, Advocate for the respondents.

HARPREET SINGH BRAR, J. (ORAL) 1.

The present civil writ petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to count the work charge service period rendered by the petitioner from 01.11.1980 to 22.01.1991 for the purpose of pension and pensionary benefits in accordance with Haryana Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2016 Chapter IV (14) (5) regarding counting of work charge service towards pension duly adopted by the UHBVNL. Further, directing the respondents to count suspension period from 27.09.2019 to 29.05.2020 as duty period instead of leave of the kind due and grant interest @ 12% for delay in making the payment of retiral benefits to the petitioner after his retirement i.e. 31.05.2020 and also directing the respondents to decide the representation dated 08.01.2026 (Annexure P-8).

NEHA 2026.05.27 18:27 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh

CWP-17674-2026 -22.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that he would be satisfied if the representation (Annexure P-8) of the petitioner is decided by respondent No.3 by passing a speaking order in a time bound manner. 3.

Learned counsel appearing for the respondents submits that he has no objection in case a direction is issued to respondent No.3 for time-bound consideration and decision of the representation of 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 representation (Annexure P-8) of the petitioner and pass a speaking order, after affording him an opportunity to be heard, 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 27.05.2026 Neha Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes/No Whether reportable :

Yes/No NEHA 2026.05.27 18:27 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh