376 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH **** CWP-8385-2003 (O&M) Date of Decision: 22.09.2025 Dr. Nachhattar Singh ...Petitioner Versus Panjab University, Chandigarh and Another ...Respondents CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Present:- None for the petitioner. Mr. Sukhpal Singh, Advocate for the respondents. **** JAGMOHAN BANSAL, J. (ORAL) 1. The petitioner through instant petition under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India is seeking direction to respondents to promote him from the post of Reader to Professor. 2. As per petition, the petitioner joined Punjab University as Lecturer on 03.03.1975. In all probabilities, he has retired on attaining the age of superannuation. 3. Dismissed with liberty to the petitioner to move an appropriate application within three months from today, if cause survives. 4. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. (JAGMOHAN BANSAL) JUDGE 22.09.2025 Prince Chawla Whether Speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No PRINCE CHAWLA 2025.09.23 09:20 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document