IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT 137 Daljit Singh State of Punjab and another CORAM: HON Present : AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (ORAL) 1. stepping up the pay of petitioner at par 2. in 2006 on regular basis, while his junior in 2008, who has been granted higher pay scale than him, in such situation anomaly has been removed qua other similarly circumstanced, vide orders dat 07.05.2024 his case, regarding which has been served upon the respondents, any response. He, on respondents to decide the same in a time bound manner, to which learned State counsel has no objection. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Daljit Singh Versus State of Punjab and another CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY Mr. Nitesh Singla, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Manipal Singh Atwal, DAG, Punjab. AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (ORAL) Prayer made is for directing the respondent stepping up the pay of petitioner at par with his juniors. Learned counsel submits that the petitioner joined the service 2006 on regular basis, while his junior in 2008, who has been granted higher pay scale than him, in such situation anomaly has been removed a other similarly circumstanced, vide orders dat in terms of the notification dated 22.08.2019 his case, regarding which a legal notice dated 27.02.2025, Annexure P has been served upon the respondents, but the same any response. He, on instructions, prays that a direction be given to the respondents to decide the same in a time bound manner, to which learned State counsel has no objection. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-19934-2025 (O & M) Date of decision: 17.07.2025 ....Petitioner ...Respondents BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY Mr. Manipal Singh Atwal, DAG, Punjab. Prayer made is for directing the respondent-department for with his juniors. the petitioner joined the service 2006 on regular basis, while his junior in 2008, who has been granted higher pay scale than him, in such situation anomaly has been removed a other similarly circumstanced, vide orders dated 12.01.2023 and in terms of the notification dated 22.08.2019, however, not in a legal notice dated 27.02.2025, Annexure P-10, but the same has yet not evoked instructions, prays that a direction be given to the respondents to decide the same in a time bound manner, to which learned PARVEEN KUMAR 2025.07.18 14:50 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. CWP-19934-2025 -2- 3. In view of the above and without commenting upon the merits of the case, this petition is hereby disposed of with a direction to the respondents to decide the legal notice dated 27.02.2025, within a period of 6 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 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. 17.07.2025 (AMAN CHAUDHARY) parveen kumar JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes / No Whether reportable : Yes / No PARVEEN KUMAR 2025.07.18 14:50 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.