CWP-19527 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 153 Deepika Saini and others State of Haryana and CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA Present: - NIDHI GUPTA, J. (ORAL) 1. under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of in the nature of scale of the petitioners as per 7 given to regular emplo Employees with whom the pay scale of the petitioners was equated; with retrospective effect in view of judgment dated P-14) passed by a co titled as ‘Priyawart and others other connected petitions 2. although initial appointments of all of the 583 petitioners herein was on contractual basis, however, all the petitioners have been working for over a decade. It is submitted that the the ratio of judgment dated co-ordinate Bench of this Court wherein the persons 19527-2026 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP Date of Decision: Deepika Saini and others Versus State of Haryana and others CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA Mr. Parambir Singh, Advocate for the petitioners. NIDHI GUPTA, J. (ORAL) The present writ petition has been filed Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of in the nature of Mandamus directing the respondents to revise the pay scale of the petitioners as per 7th Pay Scale along with other allowances as given to regular employees/Haryana School Shiksha Par Employees with whom the pay scale of the petitioners was equated; with retrospective effect in view of judgment dated 14) passed by a co-ordinate Bench of this Court in CWP Priyawart and others vs. State of Haryana and others along with other connected petitions’. Learned counsel for the petitioners, although initial appointments of all of the 583 petitioners herein was on contractual basis, however, all the petitioners have been working for over a decade. It is submitted that the case of the petitioners is fully covered by the ratio of judgment dated 26.05.2026 (Annexure P ordinate Bench of this Court wherein the persons - IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-19527-2026 Date of Decision: 01.07.2026 .… Petitioners .... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA Mr. Parambir Singh, Advocate for the petitioners. writ petition has been filed by the petitioners Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ the respondents to revise the pay Pay Scale along with other allowances as School Shiksha Parishad Priyojna Employees with whom the pay scale of the petitioners was equated; with retrospective effect in view of judgment dated 26.05.2026 (Annexure ordinate Bench of this Court in CWP-299110-2025 State of Haryana and others along with petitioners, inter alia, submits that although initial appointments of all of the 583 petitioners herein was on contractual basis, however, all the petitioners have been working for over case of the petitioners is fully covered by 26.05.2026 (Annexure P-14) rendered by a ordinate Bench of this Court wherein the persons similar situate as the s a writ the respondents to revise the pay Pay Scale along with other allowances as ishad Priyojna Employees with whom the pay scale of the petitioners was equated; with 26.05.2026 (Annexure 2025 State of Haryana and others along with submits that although initial appointments of all of the 583 petitioners herein was on contractual basis, however, all the petitioners have been working for over case of the petitioners is fully covered by rendered by a as the RISHU KATARIA 2026.07.02 17:30 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment. CWP-19527 petitioners, Scale. 3. 4. of respondent Counsel-UOI respondent 5. instructions Letters Patent Appeal against the judgment dated P-14). It is also pointed out that the petitioners are contractual employees and are seeking the above said retrospective effect. 6. the petitioners have already submitted a representation dated (Annexure P representation on behalf of the petitioners and the same be disposed of Director, National Health Mission (State Health Mission), Haryana, passing a Speaking Order in a time bound manner. 7. 8. petition is Authority/respondent No. 3 Health Mission), Haryana, representation on behalf of the petitioners 19527-2026 -2- , have been held entitled to revised pay scale under the 7 Notice of motion. Mr. Teevar Sharma, DAG, Hary of respondents No.1 to 6-State; whereas Mr. UOI who is present in Court accepts notice on behalf of respondents No. 7 to 9. Learned counsel for respondents No. 1 to 6 instructions submits that the respondent-State is in the process of filing Letters Patent Appeal against the judgment dated 14). It is also pointed out that the petitioners are contractual employees and are seeking the above said benefit of revised pay scale with retrospective effect. At this stage, learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the petitioners have already submitted a representation dated (Annexure P-13). It is prayed that present writ petition b representation on behalf of the petitioners and the same disposed of by the concerned Competent Authority Director, National Health Mission (State Health Mission), Haryana, passing a Speaking Order in a time bound manner. Heard. Without commenting upon the merits of the case, petition is disposed of, with a direction to Authority/respondent No. 3-Director, National Health Missio Health Mission), Haryana, to treat the present writ petition as representation on behalf of the petitioners; and - revised pay scale under the 7th Pay Mr. Teevar Sharma, DAG, Haryana, accepts notice on behalf State; whereas Mr. Anil Chawla, Senior Panel who is present in Court accepts notice on behalf of earned counsel for respondents No. 1 to 6-State on State is in the process of filing Letters Patent Appeal against the judgment dated 26.05.2026 (Annexure 14). It is also pointed out that the petitioners are contractual employees benefit of revised pay scale with At this stage, learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the petitioners have already submitted a representation dated 01.06.2026 present writ petition be also treated as a representation on behalf of the petitioners and the same may be ordered to the concerned Competent Authority/respondent No. 3- Director, National Health Mission (State Health Mission), Haryana, by passing a Speaking Order in a time bound manner. Without commenting upon the merits of the case, the present with a direction to the concerned Competent Director, National Health Mission (State to treat the present writ petition as ; and decide the same by passing Pay accepts notice on behalf Anil Chawla, Senior Panel who is present in Court accepts notice on behalf of on State is in the process of filing 26.05.2026 (Annexure 14). It is also pointed out that the petitioners are contractual employees benefit of revised pay scale with At this stage, learned counsel for the petitioners submits that 01.06.2026 e also treated as a ordered to by the present the concerned Competent n (State to treat the present writ petition as by passing RISHU KATARIA 2026.07.02 17:30 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment. CWP-19527 a speaking and reasoned order, in accordance with law, within a period of 06 months 9. on the entitlement of the petitioner Competent with the appli 10. 01.07.2026 rishu 19527-2026 -3- a speaking and reasoned order, in accordance with law, within a period of from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any opinion on the entitlement of the petitioners to the claimed benefit, and the ompetent Authority shall take an independent decision in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. 2026 Whether speaking/reasoned Whether Reportable - a speaking and reasoned order, in accordance with law, within a period of t of a certified copy of this order. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any opinion to the claimed benefit, and the uthority shall take an independent decision in accordance Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. ( NIDHI GUPTA ) JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Yes/No a speaking and reasoned order, in accordance with law, within a period of It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any opinion to the claimed benefit, and the uthority shall take an independent decision in accordance RISHU KATARIA 2026.07.02 17:30 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.