CWP-28041-2022 (O&M) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT Tej Ram State of Punjab & others CORAM: Present: NAMIT KUMAR, J. 1. Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India seeking following reliefs: (O&M) (1) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-28041 Date of Decision: 20.07.2026 Versus State of Punjab & others HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAMIT KUMAR None for the petitioner. Mr. Akhil Kamra, AAG, Punjab. Mr. Harish Mehla & Mr. Amandeep S. Mallah, Advocates, for respondents No.2 & 3. NAMIT KUMAR, J. (Oral) The instant petition has been filed by the petitioner under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India seeking following reliefs: (i) To issue a writ in the nature of Mandamus directing respondents to pay balance arrears of revised pay alongwith interest @ 18% P.A. to petitioner from 1.1.2006 to 31.12.2009 as arrears of Rs.1,37,000/ (Approximately) had been paid after passing of order dated 22.07.2022 (P-1) in CWP amount of arrears amount to Rs.1,64,532/ not paid and balance arrears of Rs.27,000/ being withheld by respondents wrongly and illegally. (ii) It is further prayed that a writ in nature of Mandamus be issued and respondents be directed to pay interest @ 18% P.A. on arrears of revised pay amou IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 225 28041-2022 (O&M) Date of Decision: 20.07.2026 …Petitioner ...Respondents HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAMIT KUMAR Mr. Akhil Kamra, AAG, Punjab. Mr. Amandeep S. Mallah, Advocates, petition has been filed by the petitioner under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India seeking following reliefs: To issue a writ in the nature of Mandamus directing respondents to pay balance arrears of revised pay interest @ 18% P.A. to petitioner from 1.1.2006 to 31.12.2009 as arrears of Rs.1,37,000/- (Approximately) had been paid after passing of order 1) in CWP-15673-2022, but full amount of arrears amount to Rs.1,64,532/- (Approx.) is id and balance arrears of Rs.27,000/- are still being withheld by respondents wrongly and illegally. It is further prayed that a writ in nature of Mandamus be issued and respondents be directed to pay interest @ 18% P.A. on arrears of revised pay amounting to 225 petition has been filed by the petitioner under To issue a writ in the nature of Mandamus directing respondents to pay balance arrears of revised pay interest @ 18% P.A. to petitioner from - (Approximately) had been paid after passing of order 2022, but full (Approx.) is are still It is further prayed that a writ in nature of Mandamus be issued and respondents be directed to pay interest @ nting to VIMAL KUMAR 2026.07.21 18:40 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment. CWP-28041-2022 (O&M) 2. superannuation on 31.12.2009. Earlier the petitioner had filed CWP 2022 titled ‘Tej Ram Vs. State of Punjab & others’ for release of arrears of revised pay from 01.01.2006 to 31.12.2009. The said petition was disposed of by this Court vide order dated 22.07.2022 (Annexure P to the competent authority t passing a speaking order within a period of three months. I thereof, the respondents have passed order dated 26.10.2022 (Annexure R 2/1). 3. that the due arrears from 01.01.2006 to 31.07.2009 to the tune of Rs.1,37,155/- Calculation sheet has also been annexed with the reply He submits that no other amount is d 4. behalf of respondents No.2 & 3. Since the petitioner has already been paid the due arrears of Rs.1,37,155/ 31.07.2009, However, since the said amount had been released to the petitioner after a considerable delay, therefore, he is held entitled for grant of interest @ 6% per annum from the date it become due ti the same shall be released to the petitioner within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. (O&M) (2) Rs.1,37,000/- which has been released to petitioner in the year 2022 with delay of more than 13 years. The petitioner had retired from service on attaining the age of superannuation on 31.12.2009. Earlier the petitioner had filed CWP 022 titled ‘Tej Ram Vs. State of Punjab & others’ for release of arrears of revised pay from 01.01.2006 to 31.12.2009. The said petition was disposed of by this Court vide order dated 22.07.2022 (Annexure P to the competent authority to decide the legal notice dated 24.12.2019 by passing a speaking order within a period of three months. I thereof, the respondents have passed order dated 26.10.2022 (Annexure R Learned counsel representing respondents No.2 & 3 subm that the due arrears from 01.01.2006 to 31.07.2009 to the tune of - have already been released to the petitioner Calculation sheet has also been annexed with the reply He submits that no other amount is due to be paid to the petitioner. No replication has been filed to the written statement filed on behalf of respondents No.2 & 3. Since the petitioner has already been paid the due arrears of Rs.1,37,155/- for the period from 01.01.2006 to therefore, nothing further survives in the present petition. However, since the said amount had been released to the petitioner after a considerable delay, therefore, he is held entitled for grant of interest @ 6% per annum from the date it become due till the date of actual payment and the same shall be released to the petitioner within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. which has been released to petitioner in the year 2022 with delay of more than 13 years. retired from service on attaining the age of superannuation on 31.12.2009. Earlier the petitioner had filed CWP-15673- 022 titled ‘Tej Ram Vs. State of Punjab & others’ for release of arrears of revised pay from 01.01.2006 to 31.12.2009. The said petition was disposed of by this Court vide order dated 22.07.2022 (Annexure P-1) with a direction o decide the legal notice dated 24.12.2019 by passing a speaking order within a period of three months. In compliance thereof, the respondents have passed order dated 26.10.2022 (Annexure R- Learned counsel representing respondents No.2 & 3 submits that the due arrears from 01.01.2006 to 31.07.2009 to the tune of have already been released to the petitioner on 16.11.2022. Calculation sheet has also been annexed with the reply as Annexure R-2/2. ue to be paid to the petitioner. No replication has been filed to the written statement filed on behalf of respondents No.2 & 3. Since the petitioner has already been paid for the period from 01.01.2006 to therefore, nothing further survives in the present petition. However, since the said amount had been released to the petitioner after a considerable delay, therefore, he is held entitled for grant of interest @ 6% ll the date of actual payment and the same shall be released to the petitioner within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. which has been released to petitioner in the retired from service on attaining the age of - 022 titled ‘Tej Ram Vs. State of Punjab & others’ for release of arrears of revised pay from 01.01.2006 to 31.12.2009. The said petition was disposed 1) with a direction o decide the legal notice dated 24.12.2019 by compliance - its that the due arrears from 01.01.2006 to 31.07.2009 to the tune of . 2/2. No replication has been filed to the written statement filed on behalf of respondents No.2 & 3. Since the petitioner has already been paid for the period from 01.01.2006 to therefore, nothing further survives in the present petition. However, since the said amount had been released to the petitioner after a considerable delay, therefore, he is held entitled for grant of interest @ 6% ll the date of actual payment and the same shall be released to the petitioner within a period of eight weeks VIMAL KUMAR 2026.07.21 18:40 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment. CWP-28041-2022 (O&M) 5. 20.07.2026 Vimal (O&M) (3) Petition stands disposed of accordingly. Whether speaking/reasoned: Whether reportable: disposed of accordingly. (NAMIT KUMAR) JUDGE Yes/No Yes/No VIMAL KUMAR 2026.07.21 18:40 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.