IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH **** 354 CWP-19848-2002 (O&M) Date of Decision: 16.09.2025 SATWANT KAUR AND ORS. ...Petitioners Vs. STATE OF PUNJAB AND ORS. …Respondents CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Present:- Mr. Raywant Kaushish, Advocate for the petitioners Mr. Aman Dhir, Deputy Advocate General, Punjab *** JAGMOHAN BANSAL, J. (ORAL) 1. The petitioners through instant petition under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India are seeking setting aside of Annexure P-4 and Annexure P-5 whereby respondent has initiated recovery proceedings against them. 2. Learned State counsel at the outset submits that the State has amended applicable Rules and as per amended Rules families of ex- employees are entitled to Dearness Allowance despite getting compassionate appointment. At the time of filing instant petition, the petitioners were not entitled to Dearness Allowance because their one family member got compassionate appointment. 3. The petitioners are getting Dearness Allowance as per amended Rules. While issuing notice of motion, this Court vide order dated 13.12.2002 stayed recovery. DEEPAK BISSYAN 2025.09.16 16:57 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-19848-2002 (O&M) -2- 4. In the wake of changed circumstances, this Court finds it appropriate to make order dated 13.12.2002 absolute. 5. Disposed of. 6. Pending application(s), if any, stands disposed of. (JAGMOHAN BANSAL) JUDGE 16.09.2025 Deepak DPA Whether Speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No DEEPAK BISSYAN 2025.09.16 16:57 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document