IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 127 CWP-17233-2026 Date of decision : 27.05.2026 Baljit Singh ....Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and others ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAMIT KUMAR Present: Mr. Mohit Vashishat, Advocate for the petitioner. NAMIT KUMAR J. (Oral) 1. The present petition has been filed by the petitioner under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to release his pending retiral benefits along with interest @ 18% per annum for the period of delayed payment. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that for redressal of his grievances, the petitioner has also submitted representation dated 12.05.2026 (Annexure P-7) to the respondents which is still pending consideration. He further submits that at this stage, the petitioner would be satisfied, if appropriate directions are issued to the respondents to consider and decide the said legal notice, by passing a speaking order, in a time bound manner. 3. Notice of motion restricted to respondents No.1 to 3 only at this stage. 4. Mr. Swapan Shorey, D.A.G., Punjab accepts notice on behalf of respondents No.1 to 3. He has no objection to the innocuous prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner, however, he submits VINOD KOTHIYAL 2026.05.27 17:22 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CWP-17233-2026 -2- that respondent No.5 is the competent authority to decide the representation submitted by the petitioner. 5. I have heard learned counsel for the parties and have gone through the record of the case. 6. Without going into the merits of the case at this stage, the present petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.5 to consider and decide representation dated 12.05.2026 (Annexure P-7) submitted by the petitioner expeditiously, by passing a speaking order after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, preferably within a period of 03 months from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. Further, the decision taken thereon shall be conveyed to the petitioner. (NAMIT KUMAR) 27.05.2026 JUDGE kothiyal Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No VINOD KOTHIYAL 2026.05.27 17:22 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document