CWP No.18723 of 2025(O&M) 119 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-18723-2025 (O&M) Date of decision: July 09, 2025 Megh Raj ….Petitioner versus State of Punjab and others ….Respondents CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPINDER SINGH NALWA Present:- Mr. Nitesh Singla, Advocate for the petitioner. ***** SUDHIR SINGH , J. (ORAL) In the present writ petition, the petitioner, who is in service, inter alia, is praying for issuance of a Writ in the nature of Mandamus directing the respondent No.4/Nagar Panchayat, Cheema to deposit the Provident Fund contributions which has been deducted from the salary of the petitioner every month but the same was not deposited in the pension contribution accounts of petitioner since 01.04.2018 along with interest. 2. At the outset, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that petitioner would be satisfied, if at this stage, direction is given to respondent No.4 to decide the legal notice dated 12.03.2025 (Annexure P-6) served by the petitioner in a time-bound manner. 3. Notice of motion. 4. Mr. Vikas Arora, learned Deputy Advocate General, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondents No.1 to 3 and on the asking of the Court, Mr. R.C. Kataria, Advocate, accepts notice on behalf of respondent 1 of 2 DIWAKER GULATI 2025.07.10 17:20 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP No.18723 of 2025(O&M) No.4. They do not oppose the prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner. 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 12.03.2025 (Annexure P-6), submitted by the petitioner within a period of 02 months from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. 5. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand(s) disposed of. (DEEPINDER SINGH NALWA) JUDGE July 09, 2025 D.gulati Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No 2 of 2 DIWAKER GULATI 2025.07.10 17:20 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document