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. -           !!!!! .-/* 01 "  #        is praying for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to release his gratuity which has not been paid till date to the petitioner since the date of his retirement i.e. 31.05.2025 along with interest @ 12% per annum from the date it became due till its realization. $ %      &            '( )* $)$* +& &         ,     3. Learned counsel for the petitioner, on instructions from the petitioner, submits that she will be satisfied if, at this stage, a direction is given to respondent No.2 to decide the legal notice dated 27.03.2026 (Annexure P-4) served by the petitioner in a time-bound manner. 4. Notice of motion. -1- DIWAKER GULATI 2026.04.23 16:32 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document
  5. Mr. Rohit Ahuja, learned Deputy Advocate General, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents and does not oppose the prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner. 6. "  # # &&    &      , #       - $          $. )' $)$/  0 1  234   ,          # ##   )$& &    ,  "          #5 &       &        #             &   7. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand(s) disposed of. *+* .-
  67 5  8 - 6 8 - -2- DIWAKER GULATI 2026.04.23 16:32 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document