CWP-35369-2024 !" State of Punjab and Others #$ CWP-35370-2024 ! %" !" State of Punjab and Others #$ & '() *)+ $ * ), "- . # -% / *)+ $ 0 1 These cases involve similar issues and therefore, are being disposed of together by this common order. 2$ 3 $$ - " $ $ 4 / ( " .3 $ 5 $+/3*. 636 $$ $/ 3 $ 4 .) 7 )*6 +6 4 . ) 1 4 "/ $$ $ 0 1 MOHIT 2025.02.18 10:12 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-35369-2024 CWP-35370-2024 .// * $ $ " * 6 $ 8" 7/ $ 2 . +* / "/ $ 6"/3 $6 3. 9* 6+* + " //. . 8"* 636 "/". $ *6 3. . . " .3 7/ $ * 6/ "/ .- " 9 $$ $ 5. In view of the above and without commenting on the merits of the case, these petitions are hereby disposed of with a direction to the respondents that in case petitioners submit representation/s within a period of 4 weeks to the Welfare Department, Punjab, the same shall be considered and decided, within a period of 3 months, in accordance with law, 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 them and if found entitled, grant the benefit forthwith. 6. )$ $3 .$/ / !""# % 7$ 9: :0 7$ ./ :0 MOHIT 2025.02.18 10:12 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document