IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 229 Date of decision: 08.07.2026 (1) CWP-13763-2020 (O&M) Kanta Malik Gill vs State o Haryana and Others (2) CWP-13907-2021 (O&M) Raj Kumar vs State of Haryana and Others CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY ***** Present : Mr. Pankaj Sharma, Advocate for the petitioner in CWP-13763-2020 Mr. Shivam Malik, Advocate for the petitioner in CWP-13907-2021 Ms. Komal Sharma, DAG, Haryana Mr. Akshay Jindal, Sr. Advocate with Mr. Bhavya Vats, Advocate for respondent No.5 in CWP-13763-2020 & respondent No.4 in CWP-13907-2021 ***** AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (ORAL) 1. Learned counsel for the petitioners draw the attention of the Court to the rule position, as per which, the promotion has to take place on the principle of seniority-cum-merit, however, same has not been formulated and on the basis of gradation list, promotions are being carried out, in which as a matter of fact, a number of infirmities, have been pointed out by the petitioners, by submitting representations dated 08.08.2014, 20.03.2015, 11.08.2016, 22.02.2018 and 03.07.2021, Annexures P-7 to P-10 & P-12 in CWP-13907-2021 and 30.04.2018 & 17.10.2018, Annexures P-17 & 18 in CWP-13763-2020, however, neither the gradation list has been rectified, nor any order was passed thereon or any seniority list prepared, after calling for objections as is the requirement of law. They submit that a direction may be given to consider their representations in a time bound manner. MOHIT 2026.07.08 18:47 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-13763-2020 (O&M) & CWP-13907-2021 (O&M) -2- 2. Learned counsel for the respondents have no objection to the limited prayer made. 3. In view of the above and without commenting on the merits of the case, this petition is hereby disposed of with a direction to the respondents to consider and decide the aforesaid representations, within a period of 6 months, which this Court has no reason to believe the authorities would not address in a just, fair and reasonable manner. 4. A photocopy of this order be placed on the file of connected case. (AMAN CHAUDHARY) JUDGE 08.07.2026 M.Kamra Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes / No Whether reportable : Yes / No MOHIT 2026.07.08 18:47 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document