118 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-20313-2025 Date of decision: 13.08.2025 Surjeet Singh ....Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and others ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR Present: Mr. Harsimran Singh, Advocate for Mr. Kuldip Singh, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Vikas Arora, DAG, Punjab. Mr. H.N. Sahu, Advocate for respondents No.2 to 6. HARPREET SINGH BRAR, J. (ORAL) 1. The present civil writ petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to consider the grievance of the petitioner wherein the prayer was made to transfer the petitioner to his previous station i.e. respondent No.4 from the office of respondent No.6. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that he would be satisfied if the representation (Annexure P-4) of the petitioner is decided by respondent No.2 by passing a speaking order in a time bound manner. 3. Learned State counsel assisted by learned counsel for respondents No.2 to 6, appearing on advanced notice, submit that they have no objection in case a direction is issued to respondent No.2 for time-bound consideration and decision of the representation of the petitioner by passing a speaking order. Neha 2025.08.13 18:50 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-20313-2025 -2- 4. Therefore, in view of the limited prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner, respondent No.2 is directed to consider the representation (Annexure P-4) of the petitioner and pass a speaking order, after affording him an opportunity to be heard, within a period of 03 months from the date of receiving a certified copy of this order. Further, the decision taken thereof shall be conveyed to the petitioner. Needless to say, if the petitioner is found entitled to the relief sought, the same shall be granted forthwith by the respondent. 5. Disposed of, accordingly. (HARPREET SINGH BRAR) JUDGE 13.08.2025 Neha Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No Neha 2025.08.13 18:50 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document