IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 120 CWP-13007-2026 Date of decision: 29.04.2026 Dr. Ravinder Kumar .....Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and others .....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAMIT KUMAR Present : Mr. Vivek Sharma, Advocate with Mr. Tushaar Garg, 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 a writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to fix the pay of the petitioner @ Rs.42,600/- per month with effect from 01.10.2022 as he is admittedly working in the department as Guest Faculty (Punjabi) since 22.08.2011, as per notification dated 15.09.2022 (Annexure P-3) and also grant arrear on the basis of enhanced salary with 18% penal interest along with all consequential benefits, and also grant salary from November, 2021 to April 2022, which has not been granted to him. 2. After arguing the case for some time, learned counsel for the petitioner wishes to withdraw the present petition with liberty to first approach the competent authority for redressal of his grievances. 3. Dismissed as withdrawn with aforesaid liberty. 29.04.2026 (NAMIT KUMAR) Vinay JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No VINAY 2026.04.29 17:23 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment