CWP-21982 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA (131) Smt. Anguri Devi State of Punjab CORAM: Present: KULDEEP TIWARI 1. mandamus, upon the respondents, to count the service rendered by the petitioner, w.e.f. 20.05.1998 to 20.03.2023, i.e. till regularization of her services as Sweeper, as qualifying service for all intents and purposes. 2. the petitioner is that authorities concerned. It is further submitted that dated 19.12.2024 (Annexure P legal notice has not been decided, as on date, which propelled instant writ petition, seeking take apt steps. 3. 1982-2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Smt. Anguri Devi Versus State of Punjab and others HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE KULDEEP TIWARI Mr. Ritesh Aggarwal, Advocate Mr. Chankirat Singh Bakshi, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Sahil R. Bakshi, AAG, Punjab. *** KULDEEP TIWARI, J.(ORAL) Through the instant writ petition, prayer is made for issuance of a , upon the respondents, to count the service rendered by the petitioner, w.e.f. 20.05.1998 to 20.03.2023, i.e. till regularization of her services as Sweeper, as qualifying service for all intents and purposes. Learned counsel for the petitioner subm the petitioner is that her representation has never been decided by the authorities concerned. It is further submitted that dated 19.12.2024 (Annexure P-6), to respondents No.1 al notice has not been decided, as on date, which propelled instant writ petition, seeking mandamus, upon the respondents concerned, to take apt steps. Notice of motion. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-21982-2026 Date of Decision : 20.07.2026 ...Petitioner Versus ...Respondents KULDEEP TIWARI Advocate and Mr. Chankirat Singh Bakshi, Advocate Punjab. Through the instant writ petition, prayer is made for issuance of a , upon the respondents, to count the service rendered by the petitioner, w.e.f. 20.05.1998 to 20.03.2023, i.e. till regularization of her services as Sweeper, as qualifying service for all intents and purposes. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the grievance of her representation has never been decided by the authorities concerned. It is further submitted that she served a legal notice to respondents No.1 to 4. However, the said al notice has not been decided, as on date, which propelled her to file the upon the respondents concerned, to Through the instant writ petition, prayer is made for issuance of a , upon the respondents, to count the service rendered by the petitioner, w.e.f. 20.05.1998 to 20.03.2023, i.e. till regularization of her he grievance of her representation has never been decided by the notice . However, the said to file the upon the respondents concerned, to MANPREET SINGH 2026.07.20 17:31 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment CWP-21982 4. the respondents/State, and waives services. He fairly submits that he has no objection, in case, a decide the legal notice (supra). 5. been made by the petitioner, mandamus upon the respondent 19.12.2024 petitioner. 6. weeks, from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. 7. 8. forthwith, for its compliance. 9. period, the petitioner is at liberty to get the instant moving an apt application. July 20, 2026 Manpreet 1982-2026 Mr. Sahil R. Bakshi, AAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf o the respondents/State, and waives services. He fairly submits that he has no objection, in case, a mandamus is passed upon the authorities concerned, to decide the legal notice (supra). In view of the above, since a bona fide been made by the petitioner, this Court deems it fit and appropriate to pass a upon the respondents No.1 to 4 (Annexure P-6), after providing due opportunity of hearing to the The exercise (supra), shall be carried out within a period of eight weeks, from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. Disposed of accordingly. Copy of this order be conveyed to the respondent forthwith, for its compliance. In case, legal notice (supra), is not decided within the stipulated period, the petitioner is at liberty to get the instant moving an apt application. 2026 Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable 2 Mr. Sahil R. Bakshi, AAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf o the respondents/State, and waives services. He fairly submits that he has no is passed upon the authorities concerned, to bona fide and innocuous prayer has this Court deems it fit and appropriate to pass a 1 to 4, to decide the legal notice dated after providing due opportunity of hearing to the The exercise (supra), shall be carried out within a period of eight weeks, from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. Copy of this order be conveyed to the respondents No.1 to 4 In case, legal notice (supra), is not decided within the stipulated period, the petitioner is at liberty to get the instant writ petition revived by (KULDEEP TIWARI) JUDGE : Yes/No : Yes/No Mr. Sahil R. Bakshi, AAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents/State, and waives services. He fairly submits that he has no is passed upon the authorities concerned, to and innocuous prayer has this Court deems it fit and appropriate to pass a , to decide the legal notice dated after providing due opportunity of hearing to the The exercise (supra), shall be carried out within a period of eight 1 to 4, In case, legal notice (supra), is not decided within the stipulated petition revived by MANPREET SINGH 2026.07.20 17:31 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment