113 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-19715-2026 DECIDED ON: 03.07.2026 GURJIT SINGH .....PETITIONER(S) VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS .....RESPONDENT(S) CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP MOUDGIL Present: Ms. Varsha Sharma, Advocate for the petitioner SANDEEP MOUDGIL, J (ORAL) 1. The jurisdiction of this Court has been invoked under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of an appropriate writ, order or direction, especially a writ in the nature of Mandamus, directing Respondent Nos. 2 to 4 to consider and decide the legal notice dated 24.04.2026 and representation dated undated (Annexure P-3) submitted by the petitioner against the false and factually incorrect report dated 17.04.2026 prepared by Respondent No. 4 alleging unauthorized absence of the petitioner from duty, despite official Government records establishing continuous discharge of official duties by the petitioner during the relevant period. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that he will be satisfied in case a direction be issued to the respondent/State to decide the legal notice dated 24.04.2026 (Annexure P-3)/representation dated nil (Annexure P-3). 3. Notice of motion. MEENU 2026.07.06 09:50 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-19715-2026 -2- 4. Mr. Rajiv Verma, Addl. AG. Punjab, having served with an advance copy of the petition, has put in appearance on behalf of respondent/State and assures the Court that the above-said legal notice and representation will be decided within time bound manner. 5. Without adverting to the merits of the case, the respondent No.2- Deputy Commissioner, Sangrur, Punjab, is directed to decide the legal notice dated 24.04.2026 (Annexure P-3)/representation dated nil (Annexure P-3), within a period of 8 weeks from receipt of certified copy of this order, after providing opportunity of hearing to the petitioner. A copy of speaking order so passed will be supplied to the petitioner within one week thereafter. 6. The petition in the aforesaid terms stands disposed off. (SANDEEP MOUDGIL) 03.07.2026 JUDGE Meenu Whether speaking/reasoned :Yes/No Whether reportable :Yes/No MEENU 2026.07.06 09:50 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document