CWP-22059 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 137 Jai Datt Vashishta State of Haryana and others CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA Present: - NIDHI GUPTA, J. (ORAL) 1. issuance of a writ in the nature of release the 01.08.2023 to 30.06.2024 i.e. total 11 months along with interest @ 18% per annum, till the actual realization; direction to the legal notice dated 2. petitioner submits that the petitioner would be satisfied if issued to respondent 23.05.2026 (Annexure P bound manner. 3. 4. on behalf of respondent 22059-2026 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP Date of Decision: Jai Datt Vashishta Versus State of Haryana and others CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA Mr. Ketan Antil, Advocate for the petitioner. NIDHI GUPTA, J. (ORAL) Prayer in this petition filed under Articles 226/227 issuance of a writ in the nature of Mandamus release the salaries of the present petitioners which is due from 01.08.2023 to 30.06.2024 i.e. total 11 months along with interest @ 18% per annum, till the actual realization; AND/OR direction to the respondents to decide and pass a speaking order on the legal notice dated 23.05.2026 (Annexure P- After arguing for some time, learned counsel for the submits that the petitioner would be satisfied if issued to respondents to consider and decide 23.05.2026 (Annexure P-1) already moved bound manner. Notice of motion. Ms. Tanushree Gupta, Addl. A.G., on behalf of respondent-State and submits that PHHC011181272026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-22059-2026 Date of Decision: 20.07.2026 .… Petitioner .... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA , Advocate for the petitioner. filed under Articles 226/227 is for Mandamus directing the respondents to salaries of the present petitioners which is due from 01.08.2023 to 30.06.2024 i.e. total 11 months along with interest @ 18% AND/OR further for issuance of respondents to decide and pass a speaking order on the -2) in a time bound manner. After arguing for some time, learned counsel for the submits that the petitioner would be satisfied if a direction is decide the legal notice dated already moved by the petitioner in a time , Addl. A.G., Haryana, accepts notice State and submits that she has ‘no objection’ in for respondents to salaries of the present petitioners which is due from 01.08.2023 to 30.06.2024 i.e. total 11 months along with interest @ 18% further for issuance of respondents to decide and pass a speaking order on the After arguing for some time, learned counsel for the direction is dated by the petitioner in a time accepts notice in RISHU KATARIA 2026.07.20 20:10 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment. CWP-22059 case the prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner at this stage, is accepted. 5. into the merits of the present petition, the same is direction to consider and decide the (Annexure P reasoned order, in accordance with law, within a period of from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order. 6. 20.07.2026 rishu 22059-2026 -2- case the prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner at this stage, is After hearing learned counsel for the parties, without going into the merits of the present petition, the same is direction to the respondents/Competent Authority, concerned and decide the aforesaid legal notice (Annexure P-2) moved by the petitioner reasoned order, in accordance with law, within a period of from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order. Pending application(s), if any, shall 2026 Whether speaking/reasoned Whether Reportable PHHC011181272026 case the prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner at this stage, is After hearing learned counsel for the parties, without going into the merits of the present petition, the same is disposed of with a the respondents/Competent Authority, concerned, to forthwith legal notice dated 23.05.2026 moved by the petitioner by passing a speaking and reasoned order, in accordance with law, within a period of 06 months from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. ( NIDHI GUPTA ) JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Yes/No case the prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner at this stage, is After hearing learned counsel for the parties, without going with a by passing a speaking and RISHU KATARIA 2026.07.20 20:10 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.