126 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-20139-2026 Date of decision: 07.07.2026 Bijender Singh and others ....Petitioners Versus State of Haryana and others ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR Present: Mr. S.K. Malik, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Naveen Singh Panwar, DAG, Haryana. HARPREET SINGH BRAR, J. (ORAL) 1. The present civil writ petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to release the amount of LTC for the block 2020-2023 to the petitioners along with interest @ 18% per annum. Further, for issuance of directions to the respondents to consider and decide the legal notice dated 16.03.2026 (Annexure P-5) lying pending with the respondents. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that he would be satisfied if the legal notice (Annexure P-5) of the petitioners is decided by respondent No.3 by passing a speaking order in a time bound manner. 3. Learned State counsel, appearing on advanced notice, submits that he has no objection in case a direction is issued to respondent No.3 for time- bound consideration and decision of the legal notice of the petitioners by passing a speaking order. 4. Therefore, in view of the limited prayer made by learned counsel NEHA 2026.07.07 12:29 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh CWP-20139-2026 -2- for the petitioners, respondent No.3 is directed to consider the legal notice (Annexure P-5) of the petitioners and pass a speaking order, after affording them an opportunity to be heard, 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 petitioners. Needless to say, if the petitioners are found entitled to the relief sought, the same shall be granted forthwith by respondent No.3. 5. Disposed of, accordingly. (HARPREET SINGH BRAR) JUDGE 07.07.2026 Neha Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No NEHA 2026.07.07 12:29 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh