IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH (218) 1. LPA-1207-2021(O&M) Date of Decision: 21.07.2026 State of Haryana & Ors. --Appellants Versus Rajesh Kumar --Respondent 2. LPA-1255-2021(O&M) State of Haryana & Ors. --Appellants Versus Archana & Ors. --Respondents 3. LPA-94-2022(O&M) State of Haryana & Ors. --Appellants Versus Raja Ram & others --Respondents 4. LPA-308-2022(O&M) State of Haryana & Ors. --Appellants Versus Prem Kumar --Respondent 5. LPA-593-2022(O&M) State of Haryana & Ors. --Appellants Versus Niranjan Kumar --Respondent CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARSIMRAN SINGH SETHI. HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMARINDER SINGH GREWAL. Present:- Dr. Neha Awasthi, Addl. A.G., Haryana. Mr. Mandeep Singh, Advocate for respondent in LPA-1207-2021. Mr. J.L Goyal, Advocate for respondents in LPA Nos.1255 of 2021, 94, 308, 592 of 2022. *** LUCKY 2026.07.24 10:22 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgement High Court chandigarh LPA-1207-2021(O&M) & connected appeals -2- HARSIMRAN SINGH SETHI .J (Oral) CM Nos.2833-2021 in LPA-1207-2021, 2939-2021 in LPA-1255-2021, 233-2022 in LPA-94-2022, 782-2022 in LPA-308-2022 and 1348-2022 in LPA-593-2022 Applications seeking condonation of delay in filing the appeals ranging from 8-171 days have been filed. In view of the averments made in the applications, same are allowed. Delay in the above applications ranging from 8-171 days is condoned. Main Appeals 1. The present appeals have been filed against the impugned judgement/order dated 27.08.2019 passed by the learned Single Judge in CWP Nos.13592-2018 and 3871-2019, whereby both the petitions were allowed. 2. Learned State counsel appearing on behalf of appellants argues that without there being any challenge to the Haryana State Education School Cadre (Group B) Service Rules (hereinafter to be referred to as the 'Service Rules 2012'), a T.G.T, Sanskrit has been held entitled for promotion as P.G.T., Hindi (as per the Service Rules, 2012), whereas the T.G.T, Hindi can only be promoted as P.G.T., Hindi and not T.G.T., Sanskrit. 3. Faced with this situation, learned counsel for the respondents submit that the writ petitions filed by the respondents be treated as withdrawn but liberty be given to challenge the said rules to contest that the rules should be suitably amended to include T.G.T., Sanskrit as well for promotion as P.G.T., Hindi and they have no objection in case the order passed by the learned Single Judge dated 27.08.2019 is set aside, with liberty as prayed for. LUCKY 2026.07.24 10:22 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgement High Court chandigarh LPA-1207-2021(O&M) & connected appeals -3- 4. Ordered accordingly. 5. Learned counsel for the appellants submits that as the judgement of the learned Single Judge has been set aside on a concession given by the respondents themselves, the present appeals have been rendered infructuous and they same may be disposed of as such. 6. However, it is made clear that the respondents would be at liberty to challenge the Service Rules, 2012 in order to seek eligibility for promotion to the post of P.G.T., Hindi. 7. Pending Misc. applications, if any, shall also stand disposed of. 8. A photocopy of this order be placed on each connected file. (HARSIMRAN SINGH SETHI) JUDGE 21.07.2026 (AMARINDER SINGH GREWAL) lucky JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable: Yes/No LUCKY 2026.07.24 10:22 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgement High Court chandigarh