1 CWP-9550-2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 130 CWP-9550-2026 Date of Decision: 30.03.2026 Hukam Chand .....Petitioner VERSUS State of Punjab and others ..Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR Present : Mr. G.P. Vashisht, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Vikas Arora, DAG, Punjab. Ms. Gurneet Sagoo, Advocate for respondent No.4. HARPREET SINGH BRAR, J. (Oral) 1. The present writ petition has been filed under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of an appropriate writ or order in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to release the remaining pensionary amount of gratuity and leave encashment amounting to Rs.5,05,268/- due after retirement. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner at this stage submits that he would be satisfied if a direction is issued to respondent No.3 and 4 to decide PUNEET CHAWLA 2026.03.30 16:17 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document 2 CWP-9550-2026 the legal notice dated 16.02.2026 (Annexure P-3) by respondents No.3 & 4 by passing a speaking order in a time bound manner. 3. Notice of motion. 4. Mr. Vikas Arora, learned Deputy Advocate General, waives service of notice on behalf of the respondents-State, whereas Ms. Gurneet Sagoo, Advocate put in appearance on behalf of respondent No.4 and submits that they have no objection in case a direction is issued to respondents No.3 and 4 to hear and decide the legal notice dated 16.02.2026 (Annexure P-3) in a time bound manner. 5. In view of the limited prayer made by counsel for the petitioner without commenting upon the merits of the case, the present petition is disposed of and respondents No.3 and 4 are directed to hear and decide the legal notice dated 16.02.2026 (Annexure P-3) filed by the petitioner in a time bound manner and pass a speaking order, within a period of two months from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. 6. Needless to say, if the petitioner is found entitled to the relief sought, the same be granted to him forthwith by respondents/competent authority. 7. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stands disposed of. (HARPREET SINGH BRAR) JUDGE 30.03.2026 Puneet Chawla Whether speaking/reasoned. : Yes/No Whether Reportable. : Yes/No PUNEET CHAWLA 2026.03.30 16:17 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document