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High Court of Punjab and HaryanaCWP/18015/2026disposed of

Pankaj v. Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited And Others

2026-05-29Mr. Justice Harpreet Singh Brar2 pages

CWP-18015-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH CWP-18015-2026 (O&M) Date of decision: 29.05.2026 Pankaj ....Petitioner

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Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited and others ....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR

Present:

Mr. Bhim Kumar Bagri, Advocate for the petitioner.

Mr. Vikrant Pamboo, Advocate for the respondents.

HARPREET SINGH BRAR J. (Oral) 1.

Prayer in this writ petition filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India, is for issuance of a writ in the nature of certiorari, for quashing the office order dated 14.11.2023 (Annexure P7) and order dated 14.05.2026 (Annexure P-16) qua respondents No.3 and 4. Further a writ of mandamus has been sought, directing the respondents No.1 and 2 to consider the case of the petitioner for promotion and after promotion seniority be fixed accordingly as UDC (HO) & Assistant (HO).

2.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that he would be satisfied if the representation dated 17.04.2026 (Annexure P-15) of the petitioner is decided by respondent No.2 by passing a speaking order in a time bound manner.

MOHD YAKUB 2026.05.29 17:19 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh.

CWP-18015-2026 3.

Learned counsel for the respondents, appearing on advance notice, submits that he has no objection, in case a direction is issued to the respondent No.2 for time-bound consideration and decision of the representation dated 17.04.2026 (Annexure P-15) of the petitioner by passing a speaking order.

4.

Without commenting upon the merits of the case and keeping in view of the limited prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner, the respondent No.2 is directed to consider the representation dated 17.04.2026 (Annexure P-15) of the petitioner and pass a speaking order, after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, 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.2.

5.

Disposed of, accordingly.

(HARPREET SINGH BRAR) JUDGE 29.05.2026 yakub Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether reportable:

Yes/No MOHD YAKUB 2026.05.29 17:19 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh.