126 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-25529-2025 Date of Decision:01.09.2025 Jagsir Singh …Petitioner Vs. State of Punjab and others …Respondents Coram : Hon’ble Mr. Justice N.S.Shekhawat Present : Mr. Sahil Nain, Advocate for the petitioner. *** N.S.Shekhawat J. (Oral) 1. The petitioner has filed the present writ petition under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India with a prayer to issue a writ in the nature of Mandamus directing respondent No.2 to decide the representation dated 09.06.2025 (Annexure P-4) regarding promotion to the post of Panchayat Officer. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has already submitted a representation dated 09.06.2025 (Annexure P-4) to the respondent No.2 and he shall be satisfied in case, appropriate directions are issued to the respondent No.2 to decide the representation dated 09.06.2025 (Annexure P-4). 3. Notice of motion. 4. On the asking of the Court, Mr. Swapan Shorey, DAG, Punjab, who is present in the Court, accepts notice on behalf of the official respondents and has no serious objection to the limited prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner, at this stage. HITESH 2025.09.01 16:02 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document/judgment High Court, Chandigarh CWP-25529-2025 -2 5. I have heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the record carefully. 6. At this stage, the present petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondent No.2 to decide the representation dated 09.06.2025 (Annexure P-4) submitted by the petitioner, within a period of four months from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order by passing a speaking and well reasoned order. In case, it is found that the petitioner is entitled to the relief claimed in the representation dated 09.06.2025 (Annexure P-4), consequential benefits may also be released to the petitioner, in accordance with law. 7. Disposed of. (N.S.SHEKHAWAT) 01.09.2025 JUDGE hitesh Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No HITESH 2025.09.01 16:02 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document/judgment High Court, Chandigarh