IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT 351 Harbhajan Singh State of Punjab and others CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY Present: Mr. Mr. Satnam Preet Singh, DAG, Punjab *** AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (Oral) 1. With regard to prayer made for directing the respondents to release the pensionary statement filed by respondent No.3 wherein it has been stated that the pension case was received on 09.06.2003 in the offi was finalized by issuing gratu 18.06.2003, 25.06.2003 and on that account. However, insofar as the prayer for release of arrears of salary on account of retrospective promotion is concerned 16 of the written statement f has been stated that retrospective promotion had a specific stipulation to be fixed only notionally and in terms of para 3 of Instr 22.10.1999, no arrears were admissible to him. 2. There is neither any replication filed nor could it be rebutted even during the course of arguments 3. Learned counsel also submits that despite best efforts unable to establ 4. Disposed of, reserving the petitioner with a liberty to get it revived, in case need arises 22.08.2025 ashok Whether speaking/reasoned : Whether reportable : IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-6587 Date of decision: 22.08.2025 Harbhajan Singh Versus State of Punjab and others HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY Mr. Vipin Mahajan, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Satnam Preet Singh, DAG, Punjab *** AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (Oral) With regard to prayer made for directing the respondents to release the pensionary benefits, learned State counsel refers to para 12 of the written statement filed by respondent No.3 wherein it has been stated that the pension case was received on 09.06.2003 in the office of the said respondent and the same was finalized by issuing gratuity, pension and commutation of pension on 18.06.2003, 25.06.2003 and 26.06.2003 respectively and thus, there was no delay on that account. However, insofar as the prayer for release of arrears of salary on account of retrospective promotion is concerned 16 of the written statement filed on behalf of been stated that retrospective promotion had a specific stipulation to be fixed only notionally and in terms of para 3 of Instr no arrears were admissible to him. There is neither any replication filed nor could it be rebutted even during the course of arguments. Learned counsel also submits that despite best efforts unable to establish contact with the petitioner. Disposed of, reserving the petitioner with a liberty to get it revived, in case need arises. ( AMAN CHAUDHARY ) Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 6587-2003 (O&M) Date of decision: 22.08.2025 ..Petitioner ..Respondents HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY , Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Satnam Preet Singh, DAG, Punjab. With regard to prayer made for directing the respondents to release benefits, learned State counsel refers to para 12 of the written statement filed by respondent No.3 wherein it has been stated that the pension e of the said respondent and the same pension and commutation of pension on 6.06.2003 respectively and thus, there was no delay on that account. However, insofar as the prayer for release of arrears of salary on account of retrospective promotion is concerned, reference is made to paras 6 and respondent Nos.1 and 2 wherein it been stated that retrospective promotion had a specific stipulation of his pay to be fixed only notionally and in terms of para 3 of Instructions dated no arrears were admissible to him. There is neither any replication filed nor could it be rebutted even Learned counsel also submits that despite best efforts, he has been Disposed of, reserving the petitioner with a liberty to get it revived, ( AMAN CHAUDHARY ) JUDGE Yes/No Yes/No With regard to prayer made for directing the respondents to release benefits, learned State counsel refers to para 12 of the written statement filed by respondent No.3 wherein it has been stated that the pension e of the said respondent and the same pension and commutation of pension on 6.06.2003 respectively and thus, there was no delay on that account. However, insofar as the prayer for release of arrears of salary on 6 and rein it his pay uctions dated There is neither any replication filed nor could it be rebutted even he has been Disposed of, reserving the petitioner with a liberty to get it revived, ASHOK KUMAR 2025.08.22 15:58 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document