COCP-2542-2023(O&M) -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 215 COCP-2542-2023(O&M) Date of Decision: 24.03.2026 Pushkar Dahiya .… Pe00oner Versus Sh. Rajnarayan Kaushik .... Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA Present: - Mr. Parveen Chauhan, Advocate for the pe00oner. Mr. Naveen Kumar Sheoran, AAG, Haryana. NIDHI GUPTA, J. (ORAL) 1. The present contempt pe00on has been filed alleging viola0on of order dated 14.03.2022 (Annexure P-1) passed by the Writ Court in CWP-15878-2021, 0tled as ‘Pushkar Dahiya and others vs. State of Haryana and others’ whereby the writ pe00on was disposed of with the following observa0ons:- “xxx xxx xxx 5. Writ peon is disposed of with the expectaon that the appropriate administrave decision shall be taken within a period of 60 days from today, so as to migate their grievance and to avoid unnecessary heart burn merely on the ground that working under the Naonal Health Mission and they are not entled to the benefits, as aforesaid.” 2. It is submiEed by learned counsel for the pe00oner that in terms of the order reproduced above, order dated 13.05.2022 (Annexure R-1) has been passed. However, no medical facili0es have been provided to the pe00oner and similarly situated persons, who are contractual employees in the Na0onal Health Mission. MONIKA VERMA 2026.03.25 17:57 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment chandigarh COCP-2542-2023(O&M) -2- 3. Learned counsel for the respondents submits that as stated in the order dated 13.05.2022 (Annexure R-1), the said policy decision is pending considera0on before the Government of India. He refers to relevant part of the order dated 13.05.2022, which reads as follows:- “Significantly, the agenda regarding providing cashless medical facili0es to the contractual NHM employees in Government Hospitals and Medical colleges across the State of Haryana was submiEed in the 8th Execu0ve CommiEee of State Health Society, Haryana, which was held on dated 20.07.2021. Accordingly, as per the approval of Execu0ve CommiEee of State Health Society, Haryana, the addi0onal financial liability of Rs. 162.35 lacs has been assessed for providing medical facility under Ayuhman Bharat Scheme to contractual employees in NHM. The maEer has been sent to Government of India for considera0on in PIP for Financial Year 2022-24 but Government of India may or may not accept the recommenda0on of Execu0ve CommiEee, State Health Society, Haryana.” 4. Heard. 5. In view of the fact that the policy decision is pending considera0on before the Government of India, no further orders are required to be passed in the present pe00on; and the same stands disposed of, accordingly. 7. The pe00oner would be at liberty to challenge the aforesaid Speaking Order, in accordance with law, if so advised or any cause of ac0on s0ll survives. MONIKA VERMA 2026.03.25 17:57 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment chandigarh COCP-2542-2023(O&M) -3- 8. Rule stands discharged. 9. Pending applica0on(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. 24.03.2026 ( NIDHI GUPTA ) monika JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No MONIKA VERMA 2026.03.25 17:57 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment chandigarh