1 CWP-18440-2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 123 CWP-18440-2026 Date of decision:08.07.2026 DR. YAMINI .....Petitioner VERSUS STATE OF HARYANA AND ORS .....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR Present : Mr. Sahil Khunger, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Naveen Singh Panwar, DAG Haryana. **** HARPREET SINGH BRAR , J. (Oral) 1. The present writ petition has been filed under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India seeking the issuance of an appropriate writ, order or direction in the nature of mandamus, directing the respondents to release and disburse to the petitioner one month's salary in lieu of Leave Travel Concession (LTC) for the block year 2020-2023, along with interest @ 9% per annum from the date of sanction, i.e. 03.08.2023 (Annexure P-1), till the date of actual payment. The petitioner further seeks a direction to the respondents to consider and decide the representation dated 16.09.2025 PARUL VERMA 2026.07.08 12:22 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment. 2 CWP-18440-2026 (Annexure P-2) and the reminders dated 09.10.2025 (Annexure P-3), 21.11.2025 (Annexure P-4), 22.01.2026 (Annexure P-5) and 23.02.2026 (Annexure P-6). 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner, inter alia, contends the petitioner was appointed as Professor in the Department of General Surgery at Shaheed Hasan Khan Mewati Government Medical College & Hospital, Nalhar (Nuh), Haryana, and joined service on 20.01.2012. It is contended that the petitioner is entitled to all admissible service benefits in accordance with the applicable Government policies and instructions. Learned counsel further submits that vide Office Order dated 03.08.2023 (Annexure P-1), the respondent department itself sanctioned payment of one month's salary in lieu of Leave Travel Concession (LTC) for the block year 2020–2023 in favour of the petitioner, in terms of the instructions issued by the Chief Secretary to the Government of Haryana vide letter dated 18.05.2009 and the Finance Department instructions dated 16.06.2009. However, despite the said sanction, the sanctioned amount has not been released or disbursed to the petitioner. 2.1. Learned counsel further submits that the petitioner has repeatedly approached the respondents by submitting a representation dated 16.09.2025 (Annexure P-2), followed by reminders dated 09.10.2025 (Annexure P-3), 21.11.2025 (Annexure P-4), 22.01.2026 (Annexure P-5) PARUL VERMA 2026.07.08 12:22 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment. 3 CWP-18440-2026 and 23.02.2026 (Annexure P-6), requesting release of the sanctioned amount. However, despite the lapse of considerable time and repeated representations, the respondents have neither released the amount nor taken any decision on the petitioner's request, thereby compelling the petitioner to invoke the extraordinary writ jurisdiction of this Court. 2.2. At this stage, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that he would be satisfied if the representation dated 16.09.2025 (Annexure P-2) of the petitioner is considered and decided by the respondent(s) by passing a speaking order in a time bound manner. 3. Notice of motion. 4. Mr. Naveen Singh Panwar, DAG Haryana appears and accepts notice on behalf of respondent-State and submits that he has no objection in case a direction is issued to respondent No.1/competent authority for time- bound consideration and decision of the representation of the petitioner by passing a speaking order. 5. Therefore, in view of the limited prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner, the respondent No.1/competent authority is directed to consider the representation (Annexure P-2) of the petitioner and pass a speaking order, after affording him 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 petitioner. PARUL VERMA 2026.07.08 12:22 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment. 4 CWP-18440-2026 Needless to say, if the petitioner is found entitled to the relief sought, the same shall be granted forthwith by the respondent. 6. Disposed of, accordingly. 7. Pending miscellaneous applications, if any, shall also stand disposed of. (HARPREET SINGH BRAR) JUDGE 08.07.2026 parul verma Whether speaking/reasoned. : Yes/No Whether Reportable. : Yes/No PARUL VERMA 2026.07.08 12:22 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.