CWP-16334 of 2025 (O&M) 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 120 CWP-16334 of 2025 (O&M) Date of Decision:29.05.2025 Ashwani Kumar Sharma and others ....Petitioners Versus State of Punjab and others .....Respondents CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPINDER SINGH NALWA **** Present: Mr. Kanwar Abhay Singh, Advocate, for the petitioners. **** 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 arrears of pensionary benefits i.e. gratuity and leave encashment in view of the amendment in the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that a legal notice dated 26.05.2025 (Annexure P-5) has been served upon the respondents, however, no decision has been taken thereupon. He furhter submits, on instructions from the petitioners, that at this stage, he will be satisfied if a direction is given to respondent No.4 to decide the legal notice dated 26.05.2025 (Annexure P-5) in a time bound manner. DINESH 2025.05.31 15:30 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-16334 of 2025 (O&M) 2 3. Notice of motion. 4. Mr. Puru Jarewal, DAG, Punjab accepts notice on behalf of respondents No.1 to 3 and on the asking of the Court, he accepts notice on behalf of respondent No.4 also and does not object to the prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioners. 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.4 to consider and decide the legal notice dated 26.05.2025 (Annexure P-5), within a period of 08 weeks from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order, in accordance with law. (DEEPINDER SINGH NALWA) JUDGE May 29, 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