117. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT Gurinder Singh Grover State of Punjab and others CORAM: Present: NAMIT KUMAR 1. Constitution of India, the respondents to release the salary arrears amoun the petitioner pertaining to the period prior to suspension, along with interest for delayed payment. 2. his grievance, the petitioner ha 24.09.2024 consideration. He further submits that at this stage, the petitioner would be satisfied, if appropriate directions are issued to respondent No. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Gurinder Singh Grover Versus State of Punjab and others HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE NAMIT KUMAR Mr. Sandeep Kumar, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Kanav Singla, AAG, Punjab. ----- NAMIT KUMAR, J. (ORAL) The instant petition has been filed Constitution of India, seeking a writ in the nature the respondents to release the salary arrears amoun the petitioner pertaining to the period prior to suspension, along with interest for delayed payment. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that for redressal of grievance, the petitioner has also submitted representa (Annexure P-5) to the respondent consideration. He further submits that at this stage, the petitioner would be satisfied, if appropriate directions are issued to respondent No. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-12544-2026 Date of decision: 24.04.2026 .... Petitioner .... Respondents HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE NAMIT KUMAR Mr. Sandeep Kumar, Advocate, for the petitioner. Kanav Singla, AAG, Punjab. The instant petition has been filed under Article 226 of the in the nature of mandamus, directing the respondents to release the salary arrears amounting to Rs.16,40,611/- to the petitioner pertaining to the period prior to suspension, along with Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that for redressal of submitted representation dated respondents which is still pending consideration. He further submits that at this stage, the petitioner would be satisfied, if appropriate directions are issued to respondent No.2 to consider of the mandamus, directing to the petitioner pertaining to the period prior to suspension, along with Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that for redressal of dated which is still pending consideration. He further submits that at this stage, the petitioner would be to consider SANJEEV KUMAR 2026.04.24 16:12 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-12544-2026 - 2 - and decide said representation, by passing a speaking order, in a time bound manner. 3. Notice of motion. 4. Mr. Kanav Singla, AAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents-State and has no objection to the innocuous prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner. 5. I have heard learned counsel for the parties and have gone through the record of the case. 6. Without going into the merits of the case at this stage, the present petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2 to decide representation dated 24.09.2024 (Annexure P-5) submitted by the petitioner expeditiously, by passing a speaking order after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, preferably within a period of 03 months from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. Further, the decision taken thereon shall be conveyed to the petitioner. Needless to say, if the petitioner is found entitled to the relief sought, the same shall be granted to him within a period of 01 month thereafter. (NAMIT KUMAR) JUDGE 24.04.2026 sanjeev Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No SANJEEV KUMAR 2026.04.24 16:12 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document