114 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-18338-2025 Date of Decision: 30.07.2025 SUKHDEV SINGH ... PETITIONER VS. STATE OF PUNJAB AND ORS .. RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ROHIT KAPOOR Present: Mr.Nitesh Singla, Advocate, for the petitioner (through V.C.). **** ROHIT KAPOOR , J. (ORAL) 1. In the present writ petition filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India, prayer is made for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondent(s)-Department for payment of interest @ 9% per annum on the delayed payment of arrears of retiral benefits to the petitioner since the case of the petitioner is covered by the judgment of Full Bench passed in CWP-2883-1997, decided on 16.05.1997 titled as 'A.S.Randhawa Vs. State of Punjab' and another judgment dated 20.11.2013 passed in CWP-15867-2001 titled as 'J.S.Cheema Vs. State of Haryana and Ors.' 2. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, on instructions from the petitioner, submits that at this stage, the petitioner shall be satisfied if a direction is given to respondent No.4 to decide his representation dated 13.01.2025 (Annexure P-4), in a time bound manner. SMRITI 2025.08.04 12:09 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment CWP-18338-2025 -2- 3. Notice of motion. 4. Ms. Shruti, AAG, Punjab, appearing for the respondent(s)- State does not oppose the prayer, as made by the learned counsel for the petitioner. 5. In view of the above and without commenting upon the merits of the case, the present writ petition is hereby disposed of with a direction to respondent No.4 to decide the representation dated 13.01.2025 (Annexure P-4), if received by its office, within a period of 08 weeks from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. 6. Needless to say that the representation shall be decided after giving due opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and by passing a detailed and reasoned speaking order. 7. Disposed of in the aforesaid terms. 30.07.2025 (ROHIT KAPOOR) smriti JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether Reportable : Yes/No SMRITI 2025.08.04 12:09 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment