109 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-25419-2025 (O&M) Date of decision: 29.08.2025 Amritpal Singh @ Amritpal Singh Kang ....Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and others ....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR Present: Mr. Rahul Arora, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Vikas Arora, DAG, Punjab. HARPREET SINGH BRAR J. (Oral) Prayer in this writ petition filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India, is for issuance of a writ in the nature of certiorari, for setting-aside the impugned speaking order/reply dated 29.02.2024 (Annexure P-5) whereby the claim of the petitioner regarding the interest on delayed payments has been declined. Further a writ of mandamus has been sought, directing the respondents to grant interest to the petitioner @ 18% per annum on the delayed payments of retiral benefits/due service benefits. Learned counsel for the petitioner wishes to withdraw the present petition with liberty to avail the alternative remedy as available to him, in accordance with law. Dismissed as withdrawn with liberty aforesaid. (HARPREET SINGH BRAR) JUDGE 29.08.2025 yakub Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No MOHD YAKUB 2025.08.29 16:43 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Punjab & Haryana High Court at Chandigarh