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High Court of Punjab and HaryanaCWP/26505/2025disposed of

Savtej Singh v. State Of Punjab And Another

2025-09-08Mr. Justice Harpreet Singh Brar2 pages

CWP-26505-2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH CWP-26505-2025 (O&M) Date of decision: 08.09.2025 Savtej Singh ....Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab and another ....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR

Present:

Mr. Himanshu Sharma, Advocate for the petitioner.

Mr. Vikas Arora, DAG, Punjab for respondent No.1.

Mr. Rakesh Roy, Advocate for Mr. Abhilaksh Gaind, Advocate for respondent No.2 (through video conferencing). 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 mandamus, directing the respondents to release and disburse the retiral benefits of the petitioner i.e. amount of gratuity, leave encashment, etc. to the petitioner due after the date of retirement i.e. 31.10.2023, along with interest @ 18% from the date it became due till actual realization. 2.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that he would be satisfied if the legal notice dated 19.05.2025 (Annexure P-6) of the petitioner is decided by respondent No.2 by passing a speaking order in a time bound manner.

MOHD YAKUB 2025.09.09 09:21 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Punjab & Haryana High Court at Chandigarh

CWP-26505-2025 3.

Learned State counsel as well as learned counsel for respondent No.2, appearing on advance notice, submits that they have no objection, in case a direction is issued to respondent No.2 for timebound consideration and decision of the legal notice dated 19.05.2025 (Annexure P-6) of the petitioner by passing a speaking order. 4.

Therefore, in view of the limited prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner, the respondent No.2 is directed to consider the legal notice dated 19.05.2025 (Annexure P-6) 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 08.09.2025 yakub Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether reportable:

Yes/No MOHD YAKUB 2025.09.09 09:21 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Punjab & Haryana High Court at Chandigarh