CWP-28520-2024 (O&M) -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 105+235 CWP-28520-2024 (O&M) Date of Decision: 25.08.2025 Krishan Kumar …Petitioner Versus State of Haryana and others …Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Present: - Mr. Pardeep Singh Poonia, Advocate, Mr. Pulkit Dhanda, Advocate, Mr. Mukul Malik, Advocate and Mr. Dharmpal Saini, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. Suneel Ranga, Deputy Advocate General, Haryana *** JAGMOHAN BANSAL, J. (Oral) 1. The petitioner through instant petition under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India is seeking setting aside of show cause notice dated 05.09.2024 whereby he has been called upon to show cause as to why he should not be made to retire. 2. The petitioner by impugned show cause notice dated 05.09.2024 has been called upon to show cause as to why he should not be compulsorily retired in public interest. The show cause notice has been issued in terms of Rule 9.18(2) of Punjab Police Rules, 1934 (as applicable to State of Haryana) (for short ‘PPR’). 3. On being asked, learned counsel for the petitioner expressed his inability to controvert that till date no order qua impugned show cause MOHIT KUMAR 2025.08.25 15:33 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment. CWP-28520-2024 (O&M) -2- notice has been passed though petitioner has already filed his reply to the said notice. 4. The petitioner has efficacious and alternative remedy to file reply and contest the matter before authorities. The petitioner has also remedy to challenge the order, if any, passed against him on the basis of aforesaid show cause notice. 5. In the wake of aforesaid facts, this Court does not find it appropriate to invoke its extra-ordinary writ jurisdiction at this stage. The petitioner would be at liberty to challenge the adverse order, if any, passed against him. Further, the petitioner may file additional reply to the show cause notice. The respondent shall also comply with the mandate of Rule 9.18(2) of PPR before passing the final order. 6. The petition stands disposed of in above terms. 7. Pending application(s), if any, shall stand disposed of. (JAGMOHAN BANSAL) JUDGE 25.08.2025 Mohit Kumar Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No MOHIT KUMAR 2025.08.25 15:33 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.