IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT 109+110+118 CWP-22961 Harpreet Kaur and others CWP-22964 Buta Ram and others CWP-23000 Sukhveer Singh and others CORAM: HON Present : AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (ORAL) 1. through a common the same qualifications, however, similarly circumstanced School Librarians having the same qualifications deployed in other schools, are drawing grade pay of Rs.3,000/ regarding which representation the petitions) response. He, on instructions, prays that a direction may be given to the respondents to decide the same in a time bo 2. made. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 109+110+118 Date of decision 22961-2025 Harpreet Kaur and others vs. State 22964-2025 Buta Ram and others vs. State 23000-2025 Sukhveer Singh and others vs. State CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY Mr. Amit Kumar Walia, Advocate, for the petitioners. Mr. Swapan Shorey, DAG, Punjab. AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (ORAL) Learned counsel contends that the petitioners were recruited through a common advertisement dated 02.04.2021, Annexure P the same qualifications, however, similarly circumstanced School Librarians having the same qualifications deployed in other schools, are drawing grade pay of Rs.3,000/- while they are getting Rs.2,400/ regarding which representations dated 22.04.2025 (Annexure P the petitions), have been submitted, which ha response. He, on instructions, prays that a direction may be given to the respondents to decide the same in a time bo Learned State counsel has no objection to the limited prayer IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Date of decision: 08.08.2025 State of Punjab and Others State of Punjab and Others State of Punjab and Others LE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY Advocate, Mr. Swapan Shorey, DAG, Punjab. Learned counsel contends that the petitioners were recruited advertisement dated 02.04.2021, Annexure P-7, with the same qualifications, however, similarly circumstanced School Librarians having the same qualifications deployed in other schools, are while they are getting Rs.2,400/-, 22.04.2025 (Annexure P-11 in all been submitted, which have yet not evoked any response. He, on instructions, prays that a direction may be given to the respondents to decide the same in a time bound manner. Learned State counsel has no objection to the limited prayer PARVEEN KUMAR 2025.08.08 14:02 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. CWP-22961-2025 and connected cases -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 representations dated 22.04.2025, 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 them and if found entitled, grant the benefit forthwith. Needless to say, if the orders are adverse to their interest, the same shall contain reasons and the petitioners shall be free to seek legal redress thereupon. 4. Photocopy of this order be placed on the connected files. 08.08.2025 (AMAN CHAUDHARY) parveen kumar JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes / No Whether reportable : Yes / No PARVEEN KUMAR 2025.08.08 14:02 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.