CWP-20174 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 105 Pardeep Kumar State of Haryana and CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA Present: - NIDHI GUPTA, J. (ORAL) 1. under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of in the nature of scale of the petitioners as per 7 given to regular emplo Employees with whom the pay scale of the petitioners was equated; with retrospective effect in view of judgment dated P-14) passed by a co titled as ‘Priyawart and others other connected petitions 2. although initial appointments of all of the contractual basis, however, all the petitioners have been working for over a decade. It is submitted that the the ratio of judgment dated 26.05.2026 (Annexure P co-ordinate Bench of this Court wherein the persons 20174-2026 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP Date of Decision: Pardeep Kumar and others Versus State of Haryana and others CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA Mr. Parambir Singh, Advocate for the petitioners. NIDHI GUPTA, J. (ORAL) The present writ petition has been filed Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of in the nature of Mandamus directing the respondents to revise the pay scale of the petitioners as per 7th Pay Scale along with other allowances as given to regular employees/Haryana School Shiksha Par Employees with whom the pay scale of the petitioners was equated; with retrospective effect in view of judgment dated 14) passed by a co-ordinate Bench of this Court in CWP Priyawart and others vs. State of Haryana and others along with other connected petitions’. Learned counsel for the petitioners, although initial appointments of all of the contractual basis, however, all the petitioners have been working for over a decade. It is submitted that the case of the petitioners is fully covered by the ratio of judgment dated 26.05.2026 (Annexure P rdinate Bench of this Court wherein the persons - IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-20174-2026 Date of Decision: 08.07.2026 .… Petitioners .... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA Mr. Parambir Singh, Advocate for the petitioners. writ petition has been filed by the petitioners Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ the respondents to revise the pay Pay Scale along with other allowances as School Shiksha Parishad Priyojna Employees with whom the pay scale of the petitioners was equated; with retrospective effect in view of judgment dated 26.05.2026 (Annexure e Bench of this Court in CWP-29110-2025 State of Haryana and others along with petitioners, inter alia, submits that although initial appointments of all of the 289 petitioners herein was on contractual basis, however, all the petitioners have been working for over case of the petitioners is fully covered by the ratio of judgment dated 26.05.2026 (Annexure P-14) rendered by a rdinate Bench of this Court wherein the persons similar situate as the s a writ the respondents to revise the pay Pay Scale along with other allowances as ishad Priyojna Employees with whom the pay scale of the petitioners was equated; with 26.05.2026 (Annexure 2025 State of Haryana and others along with submits that petitioners herein was on contractual basis, however, all the petitioners have been working for over case of the petitioners is fully covered by rendered by a as the RISHU KATARIA 2026.07.08 18:17 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment. CWP-20174 petitioners, Scale. 3. 4. behalf of respondent Senior Panel Counsel behalf of respondent 5. instructions Letters Patent Appeal against the judgment dated P-14). It is also pointed out that the petitioners are contractual employees and are seeking the above said benefit of revis retrospective effect. 6. the petitioners have already submitted a representation dated (Annexure P a representation on behalf of the petitioners and the same to be disposed of 3-Director, National Health Mission (State Health Mission), Haryana, passing a Speaking Order in a time bound manner. 7. 8. petition is Authority/respondent No. 3 Health Mission), Haryana, representation on behalf of the petitioners 20174-2026 -2- , have been held entitled to revised pay scale under the 7 Notice of motion. Ms. Ruchi Sekhri, Addl. A.G., behalf of respondents No.1 to 6-State; whereas Mr. Senior Panel Counsel-UOI who is present in Court accepts notice on behalf of respondents No. 7 to 9. Learned counsel for respondents No. 1 to 6 instructions submits that the respondent-State is in the process of filing Letters Patent Appeal against the judgment dated 14). It is also pointed out that the petitioners are contractual employees and are seeking the above said benefit of revis retrospective effect. At this stage, learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the petitioners have already submitted a representation dated (Annexure P-13). It is prayed that present writ petition be also treated as a representation on behalf of the petitioners and the same disposed of by the concerned Competent Authority Director, National Health Mission (State Health Mission), Haryana, passing a Speaking Order in a time bound manner. Heard. Without commenting upon the merits of the case, petition is disposed of, with a direction to Authority/respondent No. 3-Director, National Health Mission ( Health Mission), Haryana, to treat the present writ petition as representation on behalf of the petitioners; and - revised pay scale under the 7th Pay Ms. Ruchi Sekhri, Addl. A.G., Haryana, accepts notice on State; whereas Mr. Vipul Aggarwal, who is present in Court accepts notice on earned counsel for respondents No. 1 to 6-State on State is in the process of filing Letters Patent Appeal against the judgment dated 26.05.2026 (Annexure 14). It is also pointed out that the petitioners are contractual employees and are seeking the above said benefit of revised pay scale with At this stage, learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the petitioners have already submitted a representation dated 01.06.2026 present writ petition be also treated as a representation on behalf of the petitioners and the same may be ordered the concerned Competent Authority/respondent No. Director, National Health Mission (State Health Mission), Haryana, by passing a Speaking Order in a time bound manner. Without commenting upon the merits of the case, the present with a direction to the concerned Competent Director, National Health Mission (State to treat the present writ petition as ; and decide the same by passing Pay accepts notice on , who is present in Court accepts notice on on State is in the process of filing 26.05.2026 (Annexure 14). It is also pointed out that the petitioners are contractual employees ed pay scale with At this stage, learned counsel for the petitioners submits that 01.06.2026 present writ petition be also treated as ordered respondent No. the present the concerned Competent State to treat the present writ petition as by passing RISHU KATARIA 2026.07.08 18:17 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment. CWP-20174 a speaking and reasoned order, in accordance with law, within a period of 06 months 9. on the entitlement of the petitioner Competent with the applicable rules and regulations. 10. 08.07.2026 rishu 20174-2026 -3- a speaking and reasoned order, in accordance with law, within a period of from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any opinion on the entitlement of the petitioners to the claimed benefit, and the ompetent Authority shall take an independent decision in a with the applicable rules and regulations. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. 2026 Whether speaking/reasoned Whether Reportable - a speaking and reasoned order, in accordance with law, within a period of from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any opinion to the claimed benefit, and the uthority shall take an independent decision in accordance Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. ( NIDHI GUPTA ) JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Yes/No a speaking and reasoned order, in accordance with law, within a period of It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any opinion to the claimed benefit, and the ccordance RISHU KATARIA 2026.07.08 18:17 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.