129. IN THE PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT Shreya Khajuria State of Punjab and others CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP MOUDGIL Present: SANDEEP MOUDGIL, J 1. of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to consider and take a decision regarding the two advertised posts reserved for the sections (EWS), which have remained vacant due to non eligible EWS candidates, strictly in terms of clause 7.3 of the Government instructions dated 30.10.2020 (Annexure P case of the petit 2. grievance, the petitioner followed by reminders P-8) to the respondents, IN THE PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT AT CHANDIGARH CWP Date of decision: 1 Shreya Khajuria Versus of Punjab and others CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP MOUDGIL Ms. Sunaina, Advocate, for Mr. Nikhil Thamman, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. T.P.S. Walia, AAG, Punjab ----- SANDEEP MOUDGIL, J. (ORAL) The present writ petition has been filed under Article of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to consider and take a decision regarding the two advertised posts reserved for the sections (EWS), which have remained vacant due to non eligible EWS candidates, strictly in terms of clause 7.3 of the Government instructions dated 30.10.2020 (Annexure P case of the petitioner being the next meritorious eligible woman candidate Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that for grievance, the petitioner has also submitted representation dated 11.06.2026 followed by reminders dated 23.06.2026 and 25.06.2026 to the respondents, which are still pending consideration. He further IN THE PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT AT CHANDIGARH CWP-21048-2026 Date of decision: 14.07.2026 …. Petitioner …. Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP MOUDGIL Mr. Nikhil Thamman, Advocate, for the petitioner. Punjab. The present writ petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to consider and take a decision regarding the two advertised posts reserved for the economically weaker sections (EWS), which have remained vacant due to non-availability of eligible EWS candidates, strictly in terms of clause 7.3 of the Government instructions dated 30.10.2020 (Annexure P-5) and thereafter, consider the ioner being the next meritorious eligible woman candidate. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that for her submitted representation dated 11.06.2026 dated 23.06.2026 and 25.06.2026 (Annexures P-6 to still pending consideration. He further /227 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to consider and take a decision economically weaker availability of eligible EWS candidates, strictly in terms of clause 7.3 of the Government and thereafter, consider the her submitted representation dated 11.06.2026 to SANJEEV KUMAR 2026.07.15 15:05 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-21048-2026 - 2 - submits that at this stage, the petitioner would be satisfied, if appropriate directions are issued to respondents to consider and decide the representation dated 25.06.2026, followed by reminders (Annexures P-6 to P-8), by passing a speaking order, in a time bound manner. 3. Notice of motion. 4. Since the State/respondents were served with an advance copy of the petition, Mr. T.P.S. Walia, AAG, Punjab, has put in appearance and assures the Court that the representation dated 11.06.2026, followed by reminders dated 23.06.2026 and 25.06.2026 (Annexures P-6 to P-8), shall be decided, by passing a speaking order, in accordance with law. 5. In view of the above, without adverting to the merits of the case, the respondents/competent authority is directed to decide the representation dated 11.06.2026, followed by reminders dated 23.06.2026 and 25.06.2026 (Annexures P-6 to P-8), after providing due opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner, within a period of 08 weeks from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. The order so passed shall be furnished to the petitioner within one week thereafter. 6. The petition stands disposed of in the aforesaid terms. (SANDEEP MOUDGIL) JUDGE 14.07.2026 sanjeev Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No SANJEEV KUMAR 2026.07.15 15:05 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document