CWP-13820-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 123 CWP-13820-2026 (O&M) Date of decision: 09.07.2026 Pawan Kumar ....Petitioner Versus State of Haryana and others ....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR Present: Mr. Nitish Yadav, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Harish Nain, DAG, Haryana. HARPREET SINGH BRAR J. (Oral) 1. Prayer in this writ petition filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India, is for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus, directing the respondents to decide the representation dated 08.05.2025 (Annexure P-1) submitted by the petitioner. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner, at the outset, submits that he would be satisfied if the legal notice dated 12.08.2021 (Annexure P-8) of the petitioner is decided by respondent No.4 by passing a speaking order in a time bound manner. 3. Learned State counsel, appearing on advance notice, submits that he has no objection, in case a direction is issued to the respondent No.4 for time-bound consideration and decision of the legal notice dated 12.08.2021 (Annexure P-8) of the petitioner by passing a speaking order. MOHD YAKUB 2026.07.10 09:05 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh. CWP-13820-2026 2 4. Therefore, in view of the limited prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner, respondent No.4 is directed to consider the legal notice dated 12.08.2021 (Annexure P-8) of the petitioner and pass a speaking order, after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, 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.4. 5. Disposed of, accordingly. (HARPREET SINGH BRAR) JUDGE 09.07.2026 yakub Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No MOHD YAKUB 2026.07.10 09:05 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh.