CWP No. 14744 of 2020 -1- and other connected cases IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH (243-1) CWP No. 14744 of 2020 (O&M) Date of Decision: 10.9.2026 Dr. Harvinder Kumar ......Petitioner Versus State of Haryana and others .....Respondents (243-2) CWP No. 14710 of 2020 (O&M) Dr. Sonia Seth ......Petitioner Versus State of Haryana and others .....Respondents (243-3) CWP No. 33208 of 2025 (O&M) Geetika Duggal ......Petitioner Versus State of Haryana and others .....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE KIRTI SINGH Present: Mr. Amit Dhawan, Advocate for the petitioner(s) (in CWP Nos. 14710 and 14744 of 2020). Mr. Varun Sandhgu, Advocate for the petitioner (in CWP-33208-2025). Mr. Kapil Bansal, DAG, Haryana. Ms. Komal Parveen Singh, Advocate for Mr. Mayank Garg, Advocate and Mr. Raman B. Garg, Advocate for respondents No. 2 and 3 (in all cases). **** KIRTI SINGH , J. (ORAL) 1. Since all the above petitions arise from a common order and involve common questions of law and fact, therefore, they are amenable to GURPREET SINGH 2026.09.11 15:23 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh CWP No. 14744 of 2020 -2- and other connected cases be decided through a common order. 2. The present writ petitions have been filed under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India for the issuance of directions upon the respondents concerned to release the gratuity of the petitioner(s) along with interest. 3. At the very outset, learned counsel for respondents No. 2 and 3 submits that the petitioners have not availed the alternative statutory remedy available under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. It is submitted that since the petitioners are claiming gratuity under Section 4 of the Act of 1972, the appropriate remedy available to them is to approach the Controlling Authority in terms of Section 8 of the said Act. 4. In view of the above submission, learned counsel for the petitioners seek leave to withdraw the instant petition with liberty to avail their alternative statutory remedy in accordance with law. 5. Leave granted. 6. Dismissed as withdrawn with liberty aforesaid. 7. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. 8. A photocopy of this order be placed on the files of other connected cases. (KIRTI SINGH) JUDGE September 10th, 2026 Gurpreet Singh Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No GURPREET SINGH 2026.09.11 15:23 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh