IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 148 CRM-M-34167-2026 Date of decision : 06.07.2026 SUMIT KUMAR ...... PETITIONER VERSUS STATE OF U.T CHANDIGARH AND OTHERS ...... RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURYA PARTAP SINGH Present : Mr. Harkirat Singh, Advocate for Mr. Aman Mittal, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Simsi Dhir Malhotra, APP UT Chandigarh. Mr. Marinal Sharma, Advocate for the Sumeet s/o Hans. ***** SURYA PARTAP SINGH . J.(Oral) 1. The instant petition has been filed by the petitioner for directions to the respondents No.2 & 3 to decide the representation dated 12.05.2026 (Annexure P-1). 2. The learned counsel representing the petitioner submits that the petitioner has filed representation dated 12.05.2026 (Annexure P-1) before the respondents No.3. The learned counsel prays for directions to the VIPIN KUMAR 2026.07.06 20:09 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-34167-2026 2 respondent No.3 to decide the above-mentioned representation within the stipulated time. 3. Notice of motion 4. Since advance notice has already been served upon the respondents No.1 to 3-UT Chandigarh, Ms. Simsi Dhir Malhotra, APP UT Chandigarh, accepts notice on behalf of respondents No.1 to 3-U.T. Chandigarh. Hence, the service of notice upon the respondents-U.T. Chandigarh is hereby dispensed with. 5. Mr. Marinal Sharma, Advocate appears on behalf of Sumeet s/o Hans. He has filed Power of Attorney. The same be taken on record. 6. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that a direction for deciding the representation of the petitioner (Annexure P-1) be given to the respondent No.3 and that the instant petition be disposed of accordingly. 7. Keeping in view the aforesaid facts, the present petition is hereby disposed of with a direction to the respondent No.-3 to decide the representation of the petitioner (Annexure P-1), by passing a speaking order within a period of 15 days from the date of receipt of copy of instant order. It is however clarified that no finding is being returned by this Court, with regard to merits of the contents of representation. The respondent No.3 shall be at liberty to make an independent assessment with regard to contents of representation of the petitioner, and take an independent decision at his own level. (SURYA PARTAP SINGH) JUDGE 06.07.2026 vipin Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes Whether Reportable : No VIPIN KUMAR 2026.07.06 20:09 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document