CWP-16192-2001 (O&M) -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 203 CWP-16192-2001 (O&M) Date of Decision: 24.04.2026 Jagdish Parshad …Petitioner(s) Versus The State of Haryana and others …Respondent(s) CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA Present:- Mr. Ravi Verma, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. Rohit Arya, Additional Advocate General, Haryana TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA, J. (Oral) The petition has been filed inter alia seeking a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to release death-cum-retirement gratuity to the petitioner for the service rendered by him from 31.08.1968 to 30.04.1998. 2. Learned State counsel, however, points out that the petitioner has never been in Government service, and the claim against the respondents is not maintainable. As per his own averments, during the aforesaid period of service he worked in Rasthriya High School, Rewari, and Saini High School, Rewari, which are not parties to the petition. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner is not in a position to dispute the facts aforementioned. 4. In view thereof, the petitioner’s claim is not maintainable, and the petition stands dismissed. PAYAL 2026.04.29 09:18 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment CWP-16192-2001 (O&M) -2- 5. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand(s) disposed of. (TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA) JUDGE 24.04.2026 Payal Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No PAYAL 2026.04.29 09:18 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment