IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 112 CWP-17835-2022 Date of Decision : May 20, 2026 SUNIL KUMAR SHARMA AND ORS. -PETITIONERS V/S UNION OF INDIA AND ORS. -RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KULDEEP TIWARI Present: Mr. Arvind Kashyap, Advocate, with Ms. Bhumija Gupta, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Sanjay Tangri, Advocate for the respondents No.3 and 4. Mr. Parvesh Kumar Banwal, Advocate for the respondents No.5 and 6. *** KULDEEP TIWARI, J. (ORAL) 1. At the outset, learned counsel for the petitioners fairly submits that, at this stage, the petitioners would be satisfied in case a direction is issued to the respondent concerned to decide the application (Annexure P-10) within a stipulated time period. 2. Learned counsel appearing for the respondents No.3 and 4, on instructions, submits that there is no objection in case a direction is issued to the respondent concerned to decide the application (supra) within a stipulated time period. 3. In view of the above, without evincing any opinion as regards the merits of the writ petition, this Court deems it appropriate to direct the competent authority, amongst the respondents, to take a final decision on the application (supra) within eight weeks from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order. 4. Disposed of accordingly. (KULDEEP TIWARI) May 20, 2026 JUDGE devinder Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether Reportable : Yes/No DEVINDER YADAV 2026.05.20 16:53 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment