CWP-20592 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 109 Bijender Singh State of Haryana and others CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA Present: - NIDHI GUPTA, J. (ORAL) 1. issuance of a writ in the nature of release the balance salary and the No. 4 of the petition to the petitioner on account of death of his wife, namely, Smt. Suresh Kumari, along with penal interest @ 18% per annum on the arrears thereof for the delay caused by the respondents in releasing the said benefits. 2. petitioner submits that the petitioner would be satisfied if direction is issued to respondent 01.06.2026 bound manner. 3. 4. on behalf of respondent 20592-2026 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP Date of Decision: Bijender Singh Versus State of Haryana and others CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA Mr. Sandeep Singal, Advocate for the petitioner. NIDHI GUPTA, J. (ORAL) Prayer in this petition filed under Articles 226/227 issuance of a writ in the nature of Mandamus release the balance salary and the ex gratia No. 4 of the petition to the petitioner on account of death of his wife, namely, Smt. Suresh Kumari, along with penal interest @ 18% per annum rears thereof for the delay caused by the respondents in releasing the said benefits. After arguing for some time, learned counsel for the submits that the petitioner would be satisfied if direction is issued to respondents to consider and decide 01.06.2026 (Annexure P-3) already moved bound manner. Notice of motion. Ms. Tanushree Gupta, Addl. A.G., on behalf of respondent-State and submits that IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-20592-2026 Date of Decision: 10.07.2026 .… Petitioner .... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA . Sandeep Singal, Advocate for the petitioner. filed under Articles 226/227 is for Mandamus directing the respondents to ex gratia benefits as mentioned in para No. 4 of the petition to the petitioner on account of death of his wife, namely, Smt. Suresh Kumari, along with penal interest @ 18% per annum rears thereof for the delay caused by the respondents in releasing After arguing for some time, learned counsel for the submits that the petitioner would be satisfied if direction is decide the representation dated already moved by the petitioner in a time , Addl. A.G., Haryana, accepts notice State and submits that she has ‘no objection’ in for respondents to benefits as mentioned in para No. 4 of the petition to the petitioner on account of death of his wife, namely, Smt. Suresh Kumari, along with penal interest @ 18% per annum rears thereof for the delay caused by the respondents in releasing After arguing for some time, learned counsel for the submits that the petitioner would be satisfied if direction is representation dated by the petitioner in a time accepts notice in RISHU KATARIA 2026.07.10 19:39 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment. CWP-20592 case the prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner at this stage, is accepted. 5. into the merits of the present petition, the same is direction to consider and decide the (Annexure P reasoned order, in accordance with law, within a period of from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order. 6. 10.07.2026 rishu 20592-2026 -2- case the prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner at this stage, is After hearing learned counsel for the parties, without going into the merits of the present petition, the same is direction to the respondents/Competent Authority, concerned and decide the aforesaid representation (Annexure P-3) moved by the petitioner reasoned order, in accordance with law, within a period of from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order. Pending application(s), if any, shall 2026 Whether speaking/reasoned Whether Reportable case the prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner at this stage, is After hearing learned counsel for the parties, without going into the merits of the present petition, the same is disposed of with a the respondents/Competent Authority, concerned, to forthwith representation dated 01.06.2026 moved by the petitioner by passing a speaking and reasoned order, in accordance with law, within a period of 06 months from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. ( NIDHI GUPTA ) JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Yes/No case the prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner at this stage, is After hearing learned counsel for the parties, without going with a by passing a speaking and RISHU KATARIA 2026.07.10 19:39 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.