108 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-18731-2026 (O&M) Date of decision: 01.07.2026 PRIYANKA ..Petitioner Versus CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL AND ORS ..Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE SUDEEPTI SHARMA Present: Ms. Roopse Sharma, Advocate (through v.c.) Mr. Jatin Kumar, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Kunal Mulwani, Addl. Standing Counsel, U.T., Chd Mr. Sarthak Gupta, Junior Panel Counsel, U.T., Chd. for respondents. SUDEEPTI SHARMA, J. (Oral) 1. The challenge in the present writ petition is to order dated 21.03.2023 passed by Director, School Education, Chandigarh Administration. 2. Notice of motion. 3. On asking of the Court, Mr. Kunal Mulwani, Additional Standing Counsel accepts notice on behalf of respondents contends that there is an alternate remedy to challenge order dated 21.03.2023 passed by Director School Education, Chandigarh Administration before learned Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Chandigarh. 4. Learned counsel for the petitioner does not dispute the same. MOHD AYUB 2026.07.02 12:53 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment. CWP-18731-2026 (O&M) -2- 5. In view of the same, the present writ petition is dismissed. Liberty is however granted to the petitioner to challenge order dated 21.03.2023 passed by Director, School Education, Chandigarh Administration. 6. It is made clear that the liberty granted by this Court would not automatically condone the delay in challenging the order dated 21.03.2023 before learned Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Chandigarh. For condonation of delay, the petitioner can move an appropriate application before Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Chandigarh. 7. All the pending miscellaneous applications, if any, are also disposed of. July 01st, 2026 (SUDEEPTI SHARMA) Saahil/Ayub JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No MOHD AYUB 2026.07.02 12:53 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.