116 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-10345-2026 Date of decision: 08.07.2026 Jagdish Chander ....Petitioner Versus State of Haryana and others ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR Present: Jasbir Mor, 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 count the military service rendered by the petitioner in Indian Army w.e.f. 12.09.1977 to 30.06.1994 (Army Education Core) towards advance increments, ACP scales, pay fixation, seniority and consequential pensionary/retiral benefits and also to release the arrears of pay and pension with interest @ 12% per annum from the due date till actual payment. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that he would be satisfied if the legal notice (Annexure P-14) of the petitioner is decided by respondent No.3 in light of the orders dated 22.08.2003; 25.08.2003; 07.04.2016 & 12.02.2026 (Annexures P-7, P-8, P-10 & P-16, respectively) and the judgments of this Court passed in CWP No.20053 of 2009 titled as Capt. Indu Boken Vs. State of Haryana and others decided on 11.10.2012 and CWP No.23273 of 2025 titled as Jagat Singh Sindhu Vs. State of Haryana and NEHA 2026.07.08 14:44 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh CWP-10345-2026 -2- others decided on 16.03.2026 (Annexures P-9 & P-17, respectively), 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 petitioner by passing a speaking order. 4. Therefore, in view of the limited prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner, respondent No.3 is directed to consider the legal notice (Annexure P-14) of the petitioner in light of the orders dated 22.08.2003; 25.08.2003; 07.04.2016 & 12.02.2026 (Annexures P-7, P-8, P-10 & P-16, respectively) and the judgments of this Court passed in CWP No.20053 of 2009 titled as Capt. Indu Boken Vs. State of Haryana and others decided on 11.10.2012 and CWP No.23273 of 2025 titled as Jagat Singh Sindhu Vs. State of Haryana and others decided on 16.03.2026 (Annexures P-9 & P-17, respectively) 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.3. 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