CWP-17610-2026 (O&M) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT Paramjit Kaur Punjabi University, Patiala & others CORAM: Present: NAMIT KUMAR 1. Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India, seeking a writ of quashing the promotion order dated 27.08.2024 whereby respondents No.3 & 4 have been prom Handicapped, reserved category promotion vacancy, in violation of Section 34 and Section 20 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and Punjab PwD Instructions, 2019. 2. her grievances, the petitioner ha 30.03.2026 consideration. satisfied, if appropriate directions are issued to the respondents to consider and decide the said bound manner. 2026 (O&M) (1) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Paramjit Kaur Versus University, Patiala & others HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAMIT KUMAR Mr. Karnesh Verma and Ms. Ananya Ahluwalia, for the petitioner. NAMIT KUMAR, J. (Oral) The present petition has been filed by the petitioner under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India, seeking a writ of quashing the promotion order dated 27.08.2024 whereby respondents No.3 & 4 have been prom Handicapped, reserved category promotion vacancy, in violation of Section 34 and Section 20 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and Punjab PwD Instructions, 2019. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that for redressal of grievances, the petitioner has also s (Annexure P-7) to the respondents consideration. He further submits that at this stag satisfied, if appropriate directions are issued to the respondents to consider and decide the said representation, by passing a speaking order, in a time bound manner. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-17610-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 29.05.2026 ...Petitioner ...Respondents NAMIT KUMAR Karnesh Verma and Ms. Ananya Ahluwalia, Advocates, The present petition has been filed by the petitioner under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India, seeking a writ of certiorari for quashing the promotion order dated 27.08.2024 issued by respondent No.1, whereby respondents No.3 & 4 have been promoted against the Orthopedic Handicapped, reserved category promotion vacancy, in violation of Section 34 and Section 20 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that for redressal of also submitted representation dated ) to the respondents, which is still pending further submits that at this stage, the petitioner would be satisfied, if appropriate directions are issued to the respondents to consider , by passing a speaking order, in a time 29.05.2026 The present petition has been filed by the petitioner under certiorari for issued by respondent No.1, oted against the Orthopedic Handicapped, reserved category promotion vacancy, in violation of Section 34 and Section 20 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that for redressal of dated which is still pending e, the petitioner would be satisfied, if appropriate directions are issued to the respondents to consider , by passing a speaking order, in a time VIMAL KUMAR 2026.05.29 19:38 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment. CWP-17610-2026 (O&M) 3. 4. notice on behalf of respondents has no objection to the innocuous prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner. 5. through the record of the case. 6. present petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No. consider and decide submitted by the petitioner affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, preferably within a period of 04 months Further, the decision taken thereon shall be conveyed 29.05.2026 Vimal 2026 (O&M) (2) Notice of motion confines to res Mr. Ajaivir Singh, Advocate, who is notice on behalf of respondents No.1 & 2-Punjabi University, Patiala has no objection to the innocuous prayer made by learned counsel for the I have heard learned counsel for the parties and have gone the record of the case. Without going into the merits of the case at this stage, the present petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No. consider and decide representation dated submitted by the petitioner expeditiously, by passing a speaking order after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, preferably within a 04 months from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. Further, the decision taken thereon shall be conveyed Whether speaking/reasoned: Whether reportable: spondents No.1 & 2 only. who is present in Court, accepts Punjabi University, Patiala. He has no objection to the innocuous prayer made by learned counsel for the I have heard learned counsel for the parties and have gone Without going into the merits of the case at this stage, the present petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.1 to dated 30.03.2026 (Annexure P-7) expeditiously, by passing a speaking order after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, preferably within a from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. Further, the decision taken thereon shall be conveyed to the petitioner. (NAMIT KUMAR) JUDGE Yes/No Yes/No present in Court, accepts He has no objection to the innocuous prayer made by learned counsel for the I have heard learned counsel for the parties and have gone Without going into the merits of the case at this stage, the to ) expeditiously, by passing a speaking order after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, preferably within a from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. VIMAL KUMAR 2026.05.29 19:38 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.