IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 140 CWP-12194-2025 (O&M) Date of decision: 01.05.2025 Miury ....Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and Others ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY ***** Present : Mr. Simranjeet Singh, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. Charanpreet Singh, AAG Punjab ***** AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (ORAL) 1. The prayer made in the present petition is for directing the respondents to grant 3% increment in favour of the petitioner to which she became entitled to, when she was appointed at the post of Assistant Research Officer. 2. Learned counsel submits that the grade pay of the petitioner was enhanced to Rs.4600/- vide order dated 21.01.2013, however, the same has been reduced to Rs.4400/- vide order dated 16.03.2018, regarding which, a representation dated 27.02.2025, Annexure P-18, followed by a legal notice dated 10.03.2025, Annexure P-19 have been submitted, however, the same have yet not evoked any response. He thus, on instructions prays that a direction may be given to the respondents to decide the same in a time bound manner, to which learned State counsel has no objection to the limited prayer made. 3. In view of the above and without commenting on the merits of the case, this petition is hereby disposed of with a direction to the respondents to decide the representation and legal notice dated 27.02.2025 and 10.03.2025, MOHIT 2025.05.01 15:40 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-12194-2025 (O&M) -2- expeditiously, in accordance with law. Upon doing so, after notice and hearing offered to her and if found entitled, grant the benefit forthwith. Needless to say, if the orders are adverse to her interest, the same shall contain reasons and the petitioner shall be free to seek legal redress thereupon. (AMAN CHAUDHARY) JUDGE 01.05.2025 M.Kamra Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes / No Whether reportable : Yes / No MOHIT 2025.05.01 15:40 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document