IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT 112 Jaswant Singh State of Punjab and oth CORAM: HON Present : AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (ORAL) 1. petitioner for promotion to the post of Master to Lecturer from 2012, when his other colleagues were promoted, release the full that legal notice the respondents, personal visits and the legal notice dated 25.04.2 however, still the same has not evoked any response. prays that a direction may be given to the respondents to decide the same in a time bound manner 2. made. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Jaswant Singh Versus State of Punjab and others CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY Ms. Arzoo Modi, Advocate for Mr. Mohd. Yousaf, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Satnam Preet Singh Chauhan, DAG, Punjab CHAUDHARY, J. (ORAL) Prayer made is for directing the respondents to consider the petitioner for promotion to the post of Master to Lecturer from 2012, when his other colleagues were promoted, release the full pay and arrears, regarding which learned counsel submits that legal notice dated 03.10.2017, Annexure P the respondents, which having not been decided, was followed by the personal visits and the legal notice dated 25.04.2 however, still the same has not evoked any response. prays that a direction may be given to the respondents to decide the same in a time bound manner. Learned State counsel has no objection to the limit IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-15821-2025(O & M) Date of decision: 06.08.2025 ....Petitioner ...Respondents BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY Ms. Arzoo Modi, Advocate for Advocate, Satnam Preet Singh Chauhan, DAG, Punjab. Prayer made is for directing the respondents to consider the petitioner for promotion to the post of Master to Lecturer from 2012, when his other colleagues were promoted, instead of 14.07.2016, and to regarding which learned counsel submits dated 03.10.2017, Annexure P-3, had been served upon which having not been decided, was followed by the personal visits and the legal notice dated 25.04.2025, Annexure P-4, however, still the same has not evoked any response. She, on instructions, prays that a direction may be given to the respondents to decide the same Learned State counsel has no objection to the limited prayer PARVEEN KUMAR 2025.08.06 18:34 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. CWP-15821-2025 -2- 3. In view of the above and without commenting upon the merits of the case, this petition is hereby disposed of with a direction to the respondents to decide the legal notice dated 25.04.2025, Annexure P- 4, within a period of 6 months, which this Court has no reason to believe the authorities would not address in a just, fair and reasonable manner. Upon doing so, after notice and hearing offered to him and if found entitled, grant the benefit forthwith. Needless to say, if the orders are adverse to his interest, the same shall contain reasons and the petitioner shall be free to seek legal redress thereupon. 06.08.2025 (AMAN CHAUDHARY) parveen kumar JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes / No Whether reportable : Yes / No PARVEEN KUMAR 2025.08.06 18:34 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.