CWP-11165 of 2025 (O&M) 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 121 CWP-11165 of 2025 (O&M) Date of Decision:24.04.2025 Sunita ....Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and others .....Respondents CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPINDER SINGH NALWA **** Present: Mr. Peeush Gagneja, Advocate, for the petitioner. **** DEEPINDER SINGH NALWA , J. (Oral) 1. In the present petition, the petitioner is praying for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to release the remaining amount of service-cum-retirment dues of her deceased husband. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner, on instructions from the petitioner, submits that at this stage, he will be satisfied if a direction is given to respondent No.3 to decide the legal notice dated 28.02.2025 (Annexure P- 4) served by the petitioner, in a time bound manner. 3. Notice of motion. 4. Mr. Rajesh Sehgal, Addl. A.G., Punjab accepts notice on behalf of the respondents and does not oppose the prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner. DINESH 2025.04.24 22:19 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-11165 of 2025 (O&M) 2 5. In view of the above and without commenting upon the merits of the case, this petition is hereby disposed of with a direction to respondent No.3 to consider and decide the legal notice dated 28.02.2025 (Annexure P- 4), within a period of 06 months from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order, in accordance with law. In case, the petitioner is found to be entitled for grant of any benefit as claimed in the legal notice, the same be released within a period of two months thereafter. (DEEPINDER SINGH NALWA) JUDGE April 24, 2025 dinesh Whether speaking : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No DINESH 2025.04.24 22:19 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document