CWP-28650-2025 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 127 CWP-28650-2025 (O&M) Date of decision: 24.09.2025 Lakhvir Singh ....Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and others ....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR Present: Mr. Nitesh Singla, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Vikas Sonak, AAG, Punjab. Mr. Vikrampreet Arora, Advocate for respondent No.4. HARPREET SINGH BRAR J. (Oral) 1. Prayer in this writ petition filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India, is for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus, directing the respondent/Department to release the pending retirement benefits (Rs.14,22,755/-) along with interest @ 9% per annum on delayed payments of retirement benefits to the petitioner. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that he would be satisfied if the representation dated 15.07.2025 (Annexure P-3) of the petitioner is decided by respondent No.4 by passing a speaking order in a time bound manner. 3. Learned State counsel as well as learned counsel for respondent No.4, appearing on advance notice, submits that they have MOHD YAKUB 2025.09.24 18:13 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh. CWP-28650-2025 2 no objection, in case a direction is issued to the respondent No.4 for time-bound consideration and decision of the representation dated 15.07.2025 (Annexure P-3) of the petitioner by passing a speaking order. 4. Therefore, in view of the limited prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner, respondent No.4 is directed to consider the representation dated 15.07.2025 (Annexure P-3) of the petitioner and pass a speaking order, after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, within a period of 03 months from the date of receiving a certified copy of this order. Further, the decision taken thereof shall be conveyed to the petitioner. Needless to say, if the petitioner is found entitled to the relief sought, the same shall be granted forthwith by respondent No.4. 5. Disposed of, accordingly. (HARPREET SINGH BRAR) JUDGE 24.09.2025 yakub Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No MOHD YAKUB 2025.09.24 18:13 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh.