115 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP No.16921 of 2025 Date of Decision: 01.07.2025 Krishna Devi and another ….Petitioners vs. Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam, Panchkula and others ….Respondents CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Present: Mr. V.D.Sharma, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. Price Singh, Advocate for the respondents *** JAGMOHAN BANSAL, J. (ORAL) 1. The petitioners through instant petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India are seeking setting aside of condition of the promotion orders dated 31.10.2005 (Annexure P-5) and dated 20.12.2012 (Annexure P- 6) whereby they have been asked to qualify typing test in English/Hindi at the speed of 30/35 and 25/30 W.P.M. respectively within a period of two years with four chances. 2. The petitioners by orders dated 31.10.2005/20.12.2012 (Annexures P-5 and P-6 respectively) were promoted to the post of Lower Division Clerk (for short ‘LDC’). Petitioner No. 1 joined on regular post of Peon on 30.11.1990 and petitioner No. 2 joined as Chowkidar on 04.12.1996. As per promotional order, they are required to pass typing test in English/Hindi at the speed of 30/35 and 25/30 W.P.M. within a period of two PARAMJIT KAUR SAINI 2025.07.01 05:17 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP No.16921 of 2025 -2- years. They have been granted four chances. It has been further jotted down in the aforesaid orders that in case they fail to clear aforesaid test, they would not be entitled to annual increment. 3. Mr. V.D.Sharma, counsel for the petitioners submits that condition imposed vide impugned orders is contrary to instructions dated 10.05.1989 (Annexure P-2) of the respondent. The condition of typing test is applicable to officials posted at head office whereas petitioners are posted in the field. 4. This Court on multiple occasions including in Civil Writ Petition No.12350 of 2010 vide order dated 02.07.2015 has already declared said condition inapplicable to persons working in the field. 5. Notice of motion. 6. Mr. Prince Singh, Advocate who on advance notice is present in Court, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents. 7. With consent of learned counsel for the parties, the case is taken up for final disposal. 8. Learned counsel for the respondents submits that petitioners have filed representation/legal notice and Competent Authority would decide their claim in the light of judgment dated 02.07.2015 passed in Civil Writ Petition No.12350 of 2010. 9. Learned counsel for the petitioners agrees with aforesaid arrangement. 10. In the wake of statement of both sides, the present petition stands disposed of. PARAMJIT KAUR SAINI 2025.07.01 05:17 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP No.16921 of 2025 -3- 11. Let the needful be done within a period of two months from today. (JAGMOHAN BANSAL) JUDGE 01.07.2025 paramjit Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes Whether reportable: No PARAMJIT KAUR SAINI 2025.07.01 05:17 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document