IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP No. 18685 of 2025 Date of Decision: 09.07.2025 Vijay Walia ….Petitioner vs. Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited, Panchkula and others ….Respondents CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Present: Mr. Rajinder Singh Rana, Advocate and Ms. Neha, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. Divyanshu Kaushik, Advocate for Mr. Sanjeev Kaushik, Advocate for the respondents *** JAGMOHAN BANSAL, J. (ORAL) 1. The petitioner through instant petition under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India is seeking direction to respondents to grant him increments in accordance with his entitlement. 2. The petitioner joined service as Chowkidar on 20.11.2000. He was promoted on the post of Lower Division Clerk (LDC) on 14.11.2006. In the letter of promotion, it was underscored that he would have to qualify typing test within one year of promotion failing which annual increment shall not be granted. The similar condition was jotted down in the promotion letter of other employees. Few employees approached this Court and on the direction of this Court, respondents deleted condition of typing test from the PARAMJIT KAUR SAINI 2025.07.09 04:27 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP No. 18685 of 2025 -2- promotion letter. In support of his contention, the petitioner has placed on record order dated 05.03.2020 (Annexure P-3) whereby respondents have deleted identical condition from the promotion letter of Neelam Rani daughter of Sh. Jag Mohan Dutta. 3. Mr. Rajinder Singh Rana, Advocate submits that respondents have calculated petitioner’s annual increments, however, has not been granted benefit on the ground that he passed typing test at a later stage. His case is at par with others, thus, he should be given the same benefit. 4. On being confronted with the promotion order dated 14.11.2006 and order dated 05.03.2020 passed by respondents in the case of another employee, Mr. Divyanshu Kaushik, Advocate submits that competent authority would consider case of petitioner in the light of orders of other employees and pass an appropriate order within three months from today. 5. Counsel for the petitioner agrees to the aforesaid arrangement. 6. In the wake of statement of both sides, the instant petition stands disposed of. The needful shall be done within three months from today. (JAGMOHAN BANSAL) JUDGE 09.07.2025 paramjit Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes Whether reportable: No PARAMJIT KAUR SAINI 2025.07.09 04:27 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document