115 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-10092-2026 Date of decision: 08.07.2026 Vinod Kumar ....Petitioner Versus State of Haryana and another ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR Present: Mr. Surinder Jaipal, Advocate for Mr. Supinder Singh Sohi, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Harish Nain, 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 grant 1st ACP benefits to the petitioner with effect from 01.04.2016 under the Haryana Civil Services (Assured Career Progression) Rules, 2008 read with Haryana Civil Services (Assured Career Progression) Rules, 2016 along with all consequential monetary benefits and interest. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that she would be satisfied if the legal notice (Annexure P-6) of the petitioner is decided by respondent No.2 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.2 for time- bound consideration and decision of the legal notice of the petitioner by passing a speaking order. NEHA 2026.07.08 14:44 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh CWP-10092-2026 -2- 4. Therefore, in view of the limited prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner, respondent No.2 is directed to consider the legal notice (Annexure P-6) 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. Needless to say, if the petitioner is found entitled to the relief sought, the same shall be granted forthwith by respondent No.2. 5. Disposed of, accordingly. (HARPREET SINGH BRAR) JUDGE 08.07.2026 Neha Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No NEHA 2026.07.08 14:44 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh