CWP-15875 of 2025 (O&M) 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 131 CWP-15875 of 2025 (O&M) Date of Decision:28.05.2025 Vicky ....Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and others .....Respondents CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPINDER SINGH NALWA **** Present: Mr. Kuljit Singh, 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 service-cum-retirement benefits of his deceased father and consequential benefits alongwith interest on delayed period, which have been withheld by the respondents. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that a legal notice dated 21.04.2025 (Annexure P-6) has been served upon the respondents, however, no decision has been taken thereupon. He furhter submits, on instructions from the petitioner, that at this stage, he will be satisfied if a DINESH 2025.05.31 15:30 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-15875 of 2025 (O&M) 2 direction is given to respondent No.3 to decide the legal notice dated 21.04.2025 (Annexure P-6) in a time bound manner. 3. Notice of motion. 4. Mr. Puru Jarewal, DAG, Punjab accepts notice on behalf of respondents No.1 and 2 and on the asking of the Court, he accepts notice on behalf of respondent No.3 also and does not object to the prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner. 5. In view of the above and without commenting upon the merits of the case, the present petition is hereby disposed of with a direction to respondent No.3 to consider and decide the legal notice dated 21.04.2025 (Annexure P-6), within a period of 08 weeks from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order, in accordance with law. In case, the petitioner is found to be entitled to the relief as claimed in the legal notice, the same be released within a period of 04 weeks thereafter. (DEEPINDER SINGH NALWA) JUDGE May 28, 2025 dinesh Whether speaking : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No DINESH 2025.05.31 15:30 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document