IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT 123 Jasvir Singh State of Punjab and others CORAM: HON'BLE Present: Mr. Mr. Satnam Preet Singh, DAG, Punjab *** AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (Oral) 1. Learned counsel submits that the petitioner is recipient of family pension on account of demise of Health Worker, unfortunately passed away on 19.04.2012, however, his pension has been reduced on 31.07.2017, the age of superannuation Notification dated 23.12.2011 (Annexure P6) and thereafter again the cut was imposed on 01.08.2024 and 02.09.2024 without there being any order notice issued to the petitioner serving a legal notice dated same has yet not evoked any response. He thus, direction may be manner. 2. On the asking of the Court, Mr. Vikas Chatrath, Advocate, notice on behalf of 3. Learned State counsel have no objection to the limited prayer made. 4. 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 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-23046 Date of decision: 08.08.2025 Versus State of Punjab and others HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY Mr. Amrinder Singh, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Satnam Preet Singh, DAG, Punjab *** AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (Oral) Learned counsel submits that the petitioner is recipient of family pension on account of demise of his wife who was working as Multip Health Worker, unfortunately passed away on 19.04.2012, however, his pension has been reduced on 31.07.2017, the date on which she would have attained the age of superannuation, though, it could not have been done in terms of Notification dated 23.12.2011 (Annexure P6) and thereafter again the cut was imposed on 01.08.2024 and 02.09.2024 without there being any order notice issued to the petitioner as also no justification coming forth. This led to serving a legal notice dated 28.06.2025 to respondent Nos.2 to 4 same has yet not evoked any response. He thus, may be given to the respondents to decide the same in a time bound On the asking of the Court, Mr. Vikas Chatrath, Advocate, notice on behalf of the respondent-Bank. earned State counsel and learned counsel for the respondent no objection to the limited prayer made. 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 28.06.2025, within a period of IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 23046-2025 (O&M) Date of decision: 08.08.2025 ..Petitioner ..Respondents MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY , Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Satnam Preet Singh, DAG, Punjab. Learned counsel submits that the petitioner is recipient of family his wife who was working as Multipurpose Health Worker, unfortunately passed away on 19.04.2012, however, his pension date on which she would have attained the it could not have been done in terms of Notification dated 23.12.2011 (Annexure P6) and thereafter again the cut was imposed on 01.08.2024 and 02.09.2024 without there being any order passed or a justification coming forth. This led to respondent Nos.2 to 4, however, same has yet not evoked any response. He thus, on instructions, prays that a to decide the same in a time bound On the asking of the Court, Mr. Vikas Chatrath, Advocate, accepts and learned counsel for the respondent-bank 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 , within a period of 4 months, which this Learned counsel submits that the petitioner is recipient of family urpose Health Worker, unfortunately passed away on 19.04.2012, however, his pension date on which she would have attained the it could not have been done in terms of Notification dated 23.12.2011 (Annexure P6) and thereafter again the cut was passed or a justification coming forth. This led to the on instructions, prays that a to decide the same in a time bound accepts bank 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 this ASHOK KUMAR 2025.08.08 13:19 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-23046-2025 (O&M) -2- 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. ( AMAN CHAUDHARY ) 08.08.2025 JUDGE ashok Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No ASHOK KUMAR 2025.08.08 13:19 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document