CWP-19870-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 130 CWP-19870-2026 (O&M) Date of decision: 06.07.2026 Hari Ram Sharma ....Petitioner Versus Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology, Murthal, District Sonepat through its Registrar ....Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR Present: Mr. Bhupinder Malik, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Anuj Dewan, Standing Counsel for the respondent. HARPREET SINGH BRAR J. (Oral) 1. Prayer in this writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, is for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus, directing the respondent to promote the petitioner to the post of Assistant with all consequential benefits from the date the junior to the petitioner was promoted along with arrears and interest @ 9% per annum, as has been granted by the respondent to the similarly situated person vide order dated 16.03.2026 (Annexure P-20). 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that he would be satisfied if the representation dated 30.01.2026 (Annexure P-27) of the petitioner is decided by the respondent by passing a speaking order in a time bound manner. MOHD YAKUB 2026.07.06 16:06 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh. CWP-19870-2026 2 3. Learned counsel for the respondent, appearing on advance notice, submits that he has no objection, in case a direction is issued to the respondent for time-bound consideration and decision of the representation dated 30.01.2026 (Annexure P-27) of the petitioner by passing a speaking order. 4. Therefore, in view of the limited prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner, the respondent is directed to consider the representation dated 30.01.2026 (Annexure P-27) of the petitioner and pass a speaking order in the light of order dated 16.03.2026 (Annexure P-20), after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, within a period of 03 months from the date of receiving a certified copy of this order. Further, the decision taken thereof shall be conveyed to the petitioner. Needless to say, if the petitioner is found entitled to the relief sought, the same shall be granted forthwith by the respondent. 5. Disposed of, accordingly. (HARPREET SINGH BRAR) JUDGE 06.07.2026 yakub Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No MOHD YAKUB 2026.07.06 16:06 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh.