CWP-9598-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 123 CWP-9598-2026 (O&M) Date of decision: 01.04.2026 Sukhwinder Singh ....Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and another ....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR Present: Mr. A.D.S. Jattana, Advocate and Mr. M.S. Gill, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Vikas Arora, DAG, Punjab. HARPREET SINGH BRAR J. (Oral) 1. 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 mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the legal notice dated 16.03.2026 (Annexure P-7) submitted by the petitioner. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that he would be satisfied if the legal notice dated 16.03.2026 (Annexure P-7) of the petitioner is decided by respondent No.2 by passing a speaking order in a time bound manner. 3. Learned State counsel, appearing on advance notice, submits that he has no objection, in case a direction is issued to the respondent No.2 for time-bound consideration and decision of the legal MOHD YAKUB 2026.04.01 17:26 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh. CWP-9598-2026 2 notice dated 16.03.2026 (Annexure P-7) of the petitioner by passing a speaking order. 4. Therefore, in view of the limited prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner, the respondent No.2 is directed to consider the legal notice dated 16.03.2026 (Annexure P-7) of the petitioner and pass a speaking order, after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, within a period of 01 month from the date of receiving a certified copy of this order. Further, the decision taken thereof shall be conveyed to the petitioner. Needless to say, if the petitioner is found entitled to the relief sought, the same shall be granted forthwith by respondent No.2. 5. Disposed of, accordingly. (HARPREET SINGH BRAR) JUDGE 01.04.2026 yakub Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No MOHD YAKUB 2026.04.01 17:26 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh.