IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT 120 Amrik Singh a State of Punjab and others CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY Present: Ms. Meenu Mr. Satnam Preet Singh, DAG, Punjab (through hybrid mode) *** AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (Oral) 1. Pray grant the petitioners pay scale equivalent to the Inspectors, Food and Civil Supply Department as also revise their pension. 2. Learned counsel submits that the petitioners are employees of Punjab Roadways and seeking th of Daljit Singh and others vs. State of Punjab 26.05.2017 (Annexure P4) against which LPA filed by the State of Punjab bearing No. 659 of 2018 was also No.14572 of 2019 on 17.01.2025. In this regard, 20.06.2025, Annexure P8, has been submitted, however, the same has yet not evoked any response. She thus, on instructions, prays that a direction may given to the respondent 3. Learned State counsel has no objection to the limited prayer made. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-24331 Date of decision: 22.08.2025 and others Versus State of Punjab and others HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY Ms. Meenu, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. Satnam Preet Singh, DAG, Punjab (through hybrid mode) *** AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (Oral) Prayer made in the present petition grant the petitioners pay scale equivalent to the Inspectors, Food and Civil Supply Department as also revise their pension. Learned counsel submits that the petitioners are employees of Punjab Roadways and seeking the relief based on judgment referred in the case Daljit Singh and others vs. State of Punjab 26.05.2017 (Annexure P4) against which LPA filed by the State of Punjab bearing No. 659 of 2018 was also dismissed on 27.02.2019 as al No.14572 of 2019 on 17.01.2025. In this regard, 20.06.2025, Annexure P8, has been submitted, however, the same has yet not evoked any response. She thus, on instructions, prays that a direction may respondents to decide the same in a time bound manner Learned State counsel has no objection to the limited prayer made. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 24331-2025 (O&M) Date of decision: 22.08.2025 ..Petitioners ..Respondents HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY , Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Satnam Preet Singh, DAG, Punjab. er made in the present petition for directing the respondents to grant the petitioners pay scale equivalent to the Inspectors, Food and Civil Supply Department as also revise their pension. Learned counsel submits that the petitioners are employees of e relief based on judgment referred in the case Daljit Singh and others vs. State of Punjab, CWP-9175-2000, decided on 26.05.2017 (Annexure P4) against which LPA filed by the State of Punjab dismissed on 27.02.2019 as also SLP No.14572 of 2019 on 17.01.2025. In this regard, a representation dated 20.06.2025, Annexure P8, has been submitted, however, the same has yet not evoked any response. She thus, on instructions, prays that a direction may to decide the same in a time bound manner. Learned State counsel has no objection to the limited prayer made. for directing the respondents to grant the petitioners pay scale equivalent to the Inspectors, Food and Civil Learned counsel submits that the petitioners are employees of e relief based on judgment referred in the case 2000, decided on 26.05.2017 (Annexure P4) against which LPA filed by the State of Punjab so SLP a representation dated 20.06.2025, Annexure P8, has been submitted, however, the same has yet not be Learned State counsel has no objection to the limited prayer made. ASHOK KUMAR 2025.08.22 15:58 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-24331-2025 (O&M) -2- 4. In view of the above and without commenting on the merits of the case, this petition is hereby disposed of with a direction to the respondents to decide the representation dated 20.06.2025, taking note of the aforesaid judgment, 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 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. ( AMAN CHAUDHARY ) 22.08.2025 JUDGE ashok Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No ASHOK KUMAR 2025.08.22 15:58 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document