IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 140 CWP-18387-2025 (O&M) Date of decision: 07.07.2025 Raj Kumar ....Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and Others ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY ***** Present : Mr. Gurvinder Pal Singh, Advocate for Mr. P.S. Khurana, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. Swapan Shorey, DAG Punjab ***** AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (ORAL) 1. Learned counsel submits that the respondents have not released the pension/arrears of pension and other pensionary benefits, regarding which, a notice of demand/legal notice dated 14.04.2025, Annexure P-2, has been served upon respondents, however, the same has also 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. 2. 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 notice of demand/legal notice dated 14.04.2025, within a period of 4 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 MOHIT 2025.07.08 10:48 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-18387-2025 (O&M) -2- 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. (AMAN CHAUDHARY) JUDGE 07.07.2025 M.Kamra Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes / No Whether reportable : Yes / No MOHIT 2025.07.08 10:48 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document