IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 125 CWP-24604-2025 Date of Decision: 25.08.2025 Sukhwanti ...Petitioner Versus State of Haryana & others ...Respondents CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP MOUDGIL. Present: Mr. Sandeep Singal, Advocate for the petitioner. ..... SANDEEP MOUDGIL.J (Oral) 1. The present petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ in the nature of Mandamus directing the respondents to release the family pension of the petitioner w.e.f. 01.05.2025 with full arrears thereof with interest @ 18% per annum. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that after the death of husband of petitioner, she was eligible for ex-gratia monthly financial assistance for the period w.e.f. 05.02.2019 to 30.04.2025 under Haryana Civil Services (Compassionate Financial Assistance or Appointment) Rules, 2019 and now as per Rule 8(g) of the said rules, she is entitled for Family Pension but despite giving reminders to the respondent authorities, no action has been taken. 3. Notice of motion. 4. Mr. Sushil Bhardwaj, Addl. A.G., Haryana accepts notice on behalf of all the respondents. LUCKY 2025.08.27 12:32 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court chandigarh CWP-24604-2025 -2- 5. In view of the averments made in the petition, learned State counsel assures the Court that the concerned officer shall look into the grievances raised in the present petition and shall be liable for show cause notice as to why the contempt proceedings be not initiated against him/her in case he/she fails to do the needful. 6. The petitioner would be at liberty to take appropriate remedial measures including filing an application for revival of the instant petition, if, so advised. 7. In view of the above, present petition is disposed of. 25.08.2025 (SANDEEP MOUDGIL) lucky JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable: Yes/No LUCKY 2025.08.27 12:32 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court chandigarh