CWP-3234-2005 (O&M) 201 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-3234-2005 (O&M) Date of decision:12.03.2026 Gurmail Singh .....Petitioner VERSUS PRTC and others .....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR Present : Mr. Vikas Chatrath, Sr. Advocate with Ms. Hridhi Aggarwal, Advocate for the petitioner. HARPREET SINGH BRAR , J. (Oral) CM-16296-CWP-2025 In view of the grounds mentioned in the application, the same is allowed, ordered to be taken on record, subject to all just ex- ceptions. Registry is directed to place the same at an appropriate place. Main case 1. The present civil writ petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of SEEMA 2026.04.10 18:06 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-3234-2005 (O&M) certiorari quashing the order dated 19.05.2004 (Annexure P-3) passed by respondent No.2, and for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to regularize the services of the petitioner with all consequential benefits. SEEMA 2026.04.10 18:06 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-3234-2005 (O&M) SEEMA 2026.04.10 18:06 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-3234-2005 (O&M) SEEMA 2026.04.10 18:06 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-3234-2005 (O&M) SEEMA 2026.04.10 18:06 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-3234-2005 (O&M) SEEMA 2026.04.10 18:06 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-3234-2005 (O&M) SEEMA 2026.04.10 18:06 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-3234-2005 (O&M) SEEMA 2026.04.10 18:06 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-3234-2005 (O&M) SEEMA 2026.04.10 18:06 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-3234-2005 (O&M) 20. In view of the discussion above, the present writ petition is allowed and the impugned order dated 19.05.2004 (Annexure P-3) is hereby set aside. The respondents are directed to regularize the services of the petitioner with effect from the date his juniors were regularized, i.e., 26.06.1997 (respondent No.3) or 28.02.1998 (respondent No.4), whichever is earlier, and grant him all consequential benefits including seniority, pay fixation, arrears of salary, and pensionary benefits. The respondents shall complete this exercise within three months from the date of receipt of SEEMA 2026.04.10 18:06 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-3234-2005 (O&M) certified copy of this order. The petitioner shall also be entitled to interest @ 6% per annum on the arrears of pay and allowances from the date of filing of writ petition until the date of its actual payment. HARPREET SINGH BRAR Sima/Pranshu SEEMA 2026.04.10 18:06 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document