IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 115 CWP-16741-2026 Date of Decision : May 26, 2026 AMIT KUMAR .....Petitioner VERSUS UT CHANDIGARH ADMINISTRATION AND OTHERS .....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPINDER SINGH NALWA Present : Mr. Balwinder Singh, Advocate for the petitioner. **** DEEPINDER SINGH NALWA, J. (Oral) 1. In the present writ petition, the petitioner is praying for issuance of a direction to the respondents to consider the case of the petitioner for appointment on compassionate ground. 2. Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner submits that the wards of the persons, who were lower in seniority, have been offered compassionate appointment but the case of the petitioner was not considered. Learned counsel, on instructions from the petitioner, submits that at this stage, he will be satisfied if a direction is given to respondent No.2 to decide the legal notice dated 19.11.2025 (Annexure P-9) served by the petitioner, in a time bound manner. 3. Notice of motion. 4. Mr. Ankur Lal, Additional Standing Counsel for UT, Chandigarh, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents and does not object to the prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner. AJAY KUMAR 2026.05.26 17:19 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment Chandigarh CWP-16741-2026 -2- 5. In view of the above and without commenting upon the merits of the case, this petition is hereby disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2 to decide the legal notice dated 19.11.2025 (Annexure P-9) served by the petitioner, within a period of 04 months from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order in accordance with law/rule. 6. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand(s) disposed of accordingly. (DEEPINDER SINGH NALWA) May 26, 2026 JUDGE ajaysharma Whether speaking/reasoned. : Yes/No Whether Reportable. : Yes/No AJAY KUMAR 2026.05.26 17:19 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment Chandigarh