IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT 126 Sunita Verma State of Punjab and others CORAM: HON'BLE Present: Mr. Mr. Swapan Shorey, DAG, Punjab *** AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (Oral) 1. Prayer made in the present petition is for directing the respondents to appoint the petitioner on the post of Hindi Mistress for border area (reserved for BC) advertised vide notice dated 28.02.2020. 2. Learned counsel submits that the petitioner belongs category as per the certificate issued by the State of Haryana while after her marriage, she shifted to Punjab and her husband also belongs to the Backward Class and she has been issued a certificate by the said State as well, however, her candidature has not been still considered. passed in the case of CWP-8462-20 representation the same has yet not evoked any response. He thus, on instructions, prays that a direction may be manner, to which learned State counsel has no o made. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-6622 Date of decision: 18.03.2025 Sunita Verma Versus State of Punjab and others HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY Mr. SPS Tinna, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Swapan Shorey, DAG, Punjab *** AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (Oral) Prayer made in the present petition is for directing the respondents to appoint the petitioner on the post of Hindi Mistress for border area (reserved for BC) advertised vide notice dated 28.02.2020. Learned counsel submits that the petitioner belongs category as per the certificate issued by the State of Haryana while after her she shifted to Punjab and her husband also belongs to the Backward Class and she has been issued a certificate by the said State as well, however, her didature has not been still considered. Reliance is placed on the judgment passed in the case of Sonam Verma and others vs. 2019 and connected cases, decided on representation dated 17.09.2024, Annexure P yet not evoked any response. He thus, on instructions, prays that a may be given to the respondents to decide the same in a time bound manner, to which learned State counsel has no o IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 6622-2025 (O&M) Date of decision: 18.03.2025 ..Petitioner ..Respondents MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY , Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Swapan Shorey, DAG, Punjab. Prayer made in the present petition is for directing the respondents to appoint the petitioner on the post of Hindi Mistress for border area (reserved for Learned counsel submits that the petitioner belongs to the said category as per the certificate issued by the State of Haryana while after her she shifted to Punjab and her husband also belongs to the Backward Class and she has been issued a certificate by the said State as well, however, her Reliance is placed on the judgment Sonam Verma and others vs. State of Punjab and others, , decided on 11.07.2024. In this regard, , Annexure P-12, has been submitted, however yet not evoked any response. He thus, on instructions, prays that a to decide the same in a time bound manner, to which learned State counsel has no objection to the limited prayer Prayer made in the present petition is for directing the respondents to appoint the petitioner on the post of Hindi Mistress for border area (reserved for to the said category as per the certificate issued by the State of Haryana while after her she shifted to Punjab and her husband also belongs to the Backward Class and she has been issued a certificate by the said State as well, however, her Reliance is placed on the judgment thers, In this regard, a however, yet not evoked any response. He thus, on instructions, prays that a to decide the same in a time bound bjection to the limited prayer ASHOK KUMAR 2025.03.18 17:16 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-6622-2025 (O&M) -2- 3. In view of the above and without commenting upon the merits of the case, this petition is hereby disposed of with a direction to the respondents to decide the representation dated 17.09.2024, taking note of the aforesaid judgment, 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 her and if found entitled, grant the benefit forthwith. Needless to say, if the orders are adverse to her interest, the same shall contain reasons and the petitioner shall be free to seek legal redress thereupon. ( AMAN CHAUDHARY ) 18.03.2025 JUDGE ashok Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No ASHOK KUMAR 2025.03.18 17:16 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document