1 CWP-17425-2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 121 CWP-17425-2026 Date of Decision: 29.05.2026 Balwinder Kumar ....Petitioner VERSUS State of Punjab and others ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR Present : Mr. Kanwar Inder Singh, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Ishan Kaushal, AAG Punjab. HARPREET SINGH BRAR, J. (Oral) 1. The present writ petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to allow the petitioner to join his duties and further to pay the due salary and other benefits from 05.05.2025 onwards. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner, at this stage, submits that he would be satisfied if a direction is issued to respondent No.2 to consider and decide the representation dated 06.02.2026 (Annexure P-5) by passing a reasoned and speaking order within a time-bound period. PUNEET CHAWLA 2026.05.29 19:30 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document 2 CWP-17425-2026 3. Learned State counsel submits that he has no objection in the event a direction is issued to respondent No.2/competent authority to consider and decide the representation dated 06.02.2026 (Annexure P-5) by passing a reasoned and speaking order within a stipulated period. 4. 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 the respondent No.2/competent authority is directed to hear and decide representation dated 06.02.2026 (Annexure P-5) by passing a speaking order in a time bound manner within a period of three months from the date of receiving a certified copy of this order. Further the decision taken thereof shall be conveyed to the petitioner. 5. Needless to say, if the petitioner is found entitled to the relief sought, the same be granted forthwith by respondent/competent authority. 6. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stands disposed of. (HARPREET SINGH BRAR) JUDGE 29.05.2026 Puneet Chawla Whether speaking/reasoned. : Yes/No Whether Reportable. : Yes/No PUNEET CHAWLA 2026.05.29 19:30 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document