IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT 135 Dr Harsh Vardhan Gupta State of Punjab CORAM: HON Present : AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (ORAL) 1. order, a representation dated 01.07.2025, Annexure P submitted stating therein that even if the petitioner is said to have resigned, still as per Section entitled to gratuity and leave encashment, but the same has yet evoked any response. the respondents to decide the same in a time bound manner 2. made. 3. merits of the case, this petition is he IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH r Harsh Vardhan Gupta Versus f Punjab and Others CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY Mr. C.L.Sharma, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Manipal Singh Atwal, DAG, Punjab. AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (ORAL) Learned counsel submits that after passing the impugned representation dated 01.07.2025, Annexure P ubmitted stating therein that even if the petitioner is said to have resigned, still as per Section 4 of the Payment and Gratuity Act, gratuity and leave encashment, but the same has yet evoked any response. He, on instructions, prays tha the respondents to decide the same in a time bound manner Learned State counsel has no objection to the limited prayer In view of the above and without commenting upon the merits of the case, this petition is hereby disposed of with a direction to IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-23483-2025 (O & M) Date of decision: 20.08.2025 ....Petitioner ...Respondents BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY Mr. Manipal Singh Atwal, DAG, Punjab. Learned counsel submits that after passing the impugned representation dated 01.07.2025, Annexure P-8, has been ubmitted stating therein that even if the petitioner is said to have 4 of the Payment and Gratuity Act, he is gratuity and leave encashment, but the same has yet evoked 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 In view of the above and without commenting upon the reby disposed of with a direction to PARVEEN KUMAR 2025.08.20 19:20 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. CWP-23483-2025 -2- the respondents to decide the representation dated 01.07.2025, within a period of 4 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. 20.08.2025 (AMAN CHAUDHARY) parveen kumar JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes / No Whether reportable : Yes / No PARVEEN KUMAR 2025.08.20 19:20 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.