IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 220-2 CWP-15340-2023 (O&M) Date of decision: 16.07.2026 Surender Khattar ....Petitioner Versus State of Haryana and Others ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY ***** Present : Mr. John Kumar and Mr. S.K. Dhar, Advocate for the petitioners Mr. Vikrant Pamboo, Addl. AG, Haryana Mr. Padamkant Dwivedi and Ms. Ayushi, Advocates for respondent No.3 Mr. Akash Lather and Mr. Vijay Pal, Advocates for respondent No.5 ***** AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (ORAL) 1. Learned counsel submits that the petitioner has no claim qua respondent No.5, who has shifted to the Municipal Council, Kaithal while respondent No.4 stands retired. Be that as it may, he is seeking promotion w.e.f. 08.03.2019, the date that of respondent No.4-Madan Lal Sharma, for which a representation dated 10.10.2022, Annexure P-10, has been submitted, however, no decision has been rendered thereon. He thus, on instructions prays that a direction may be given to the respondents to decide the same in a time bound manner. 2. Learned State counsel has no objection to the limited prayer made. 3. In view of the above and without commenting on the merits of the case, this petition is hereby disposed of with a direction to respondent No.1 to consider and decide the representation dated 10.10.2022 with regard to the fact MOHIT 2026.07.16 17:10 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-15340-2023 (O&M) -2- that as to whether the petitioner is entitled for promotion, within a period of 4 months, which this Court has no reason to believe the authorities would not address in a just, fair and reasonable manner. Upon doing so, after notice and hearing offered to him and if found entitled, grant the benefit forthwith. Needless to say, if the orders are adverse to his interest, the same shall contain reasons and the petitioner shall be free to seek legal redress thereupon. (AMAN CHAUDHARY) JUDGE 16.07.2026 M.Kamra Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes / No Whether reportable : Yes / No MOHIT 2026.07.16 17:10 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document