120 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-24555-2025 DECIDED ON: 25.08.2025 PURUSHOTAM LAL GARG .....PETITIONER VERSUS STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERS .....RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP MOUDGIL Present: Mr. Sandeep Panwar, Advocate for the petitioner. SANDEEP MOUDGIL, J (ORAL) The jurisdiction of this Court has been invoked under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus seeking direction to the respondents to grant the interest @ 8 % per annum from due date to the date of realization due to delayed payment of the arrear of pension amounting to Rs.18,08,412/- (Annexure P-6). Notice of motion. Mr. Sushil Bhardwaj, learned Additional Advocate General, Haryana, accepts notice on behalf of the respondent-State and assures the Court that the representation dated 22.05.2025 (Annexure P-9) shall be decided within a period of one month from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order. A speaking order shall be passed in accordance with law. He is further directed to ensure that a copy of the speaking order is communicated to the petitioner within one week thereafter. In case any MEENU 2025.08.25 18:47 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-24555-2025 -2- grievance remains, the petitioner shall be at liberty to approach this Court again. The petition stands disposed of in the aforesaid terms. (SANDEEP MOUDGIL) 25.08.2025 JUDGE Meenu Whether speaking/reasoned :Yes/No Whether reportable :Yes/No MEENU 2025.08.25 18:47 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document