IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 118 CWP-20332-2026 Date of Decision : July 13, 2026 SUNITA -PETITIONER V/S THE STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS -RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KULDEEP TIWARI Present: Mr. Abhinandan Sekhri, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Sahil R. Bakshi, A.A.G., Punjab. *** KULDEEP TIWARI, J. (ORAL) 1. The prayer clothed in the instant writ petition appertains to issuance of directions to the respondents to release the salary of the petitioner for the period from 01.04.2022 to 30.06.2022, along with interest at the rate of 18% per annum. 2. On the previous date of hearing, i.e. 08.07.2026, this Court passed the following order:- “Mr. Sahil R. Bakshi, AAG, Punjab, who is on an advance notice, is directed to have an apposite instructions from the quarter concerned, and to apprise this Court, as to the authority competent, to redress the grievance of the petitioner, specifically, with regard to the release of salary for the period of 01.04.2022 to 30.06.2022. Adjourned to 13.07.2026. To be shown in the urgent list.” 3. Today, in compliance with the hereinabove extracted order, the learned State counsel, on instructions received from Mr. Manish Kumar, Deputy Director, NCC Branch, Department of Higher Education, DEVINDER YADAV 2026.07.13 14:47 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment CWP-20332-2026 2 Punjab, submits that the grievance raised by the petitioner shall be redressed and the salary due to her shall be released within a period of two months. 4. In view of the aforesaid statement made by the learned State counsel, no further directions are required to be issued in the writ petition and the same is, accordingly, closed. However, liberty is reserved to the petitioner to seek revival of the writ petition in the event the authority fails to comply with the statement made before this Court within the stipulated period. 5. Disposed of accordingly. (KULDEEP TIWARI) July 13, 2026 JUDGE devinder Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether Reportable : Yes/No DEVINDER YADAV 2026.07.13 14:47 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment