IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 101 CWP-18083-2001(O&M) Date of decision : 16.07.2026 Gopal Singh ….Petitioner V/S State of Punjab and another ….Respondents CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAMIT KUMAR Present: None for the petitioner. Mr. Rohit Ahuja, D.A.G., Punjab. **** NAMIT KUMAR , J. (ORAL) 1. The petitioner has filed the instant petition under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of a writ of certiorari for setting aside the order dated 25.08.2000 (Annexure P-4), whereby the request of the petitioner for grant of benefit under the ACP Scheme was declined. Further, seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to grant the petitioner the benefit of ACP Scheme by fixing his salary as per Annexure P-7 & P-8 and to grant all consequential benefits along with interest. 2. Learned State counsel, on instructions from Sh. Anil Joshi, Senior Assistant, PHG (HD), Punjab Home Guard, Punjab, Chandigarh, submits that the petitioner has unfortunately died during the pendency of the instant petition, however, his LRs have not been brought on record. 3. In this view of the matter, the instant petition is disposed of as having become abated. However, liberty is granted to the LRs of the VINOD KOTHIYAL 2026.07.17 09:52 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CWP-18083-2001(O&M) -2- petitioner to revive the instant petition in case any cause of action still survives. 4. Pending application, if any, shall stands disposed of accordingly. 5. A copy of this order be sent at the address of the deceased- petitioner given in the memo of parties for information. 16.07.2026 (NAMIT KUMAR) kothiyal JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable: Yes/No VINOD KOTHIYAL 2026.07.17 09:52 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document