1 CWP-20920-2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 127 CWP-20920-2026 Date of Decision: 13.07.2026 Sunita Nain .....Petitioner VERSUS State of Haryana and another ..Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR Present : Mr. Sukhbir Singh Goyat, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Naveen Singh Panwar, DAG Haryana-State. HARPREET SINGH BRAR, J. (Oral) 1. The present writ petition has been filed under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of an appropriate writ or order in the nature of certiorari for quashing the impugned order dated 16.02.2024 (Annexure P-4) whereby the respondents have sought to grant the benefit of Selection Grade to petitioner w.e.f. 01.08.2000 instead of 01.01.1996. Further praying for quashing the consequential order dated 25.06.2024 (Annexure P-5) whereby respondents illegally refixed and reduced the petitioner’s last drawn substantive basic pay after retirement. Further praying for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing respondents to restore the selection grade of petitioner w.e.f. 01.01.1996 as PUNEET CHAWLA 2026.07.13 16:21 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document 2 CWP-20920-2026 originally granted and to continue extending all consequential service and retiral benefits arising therefrom and respondents be directed not to discriminate against the petitioner in grant of selection grade. Further directing the respondents to refix and release all retiral benefits including pension, gratuity, commutation of pension, leave encashment and all consequential benefits on the basis of petitioner’s last substantive basic pay. Further directing respondents to pay interest on the delayed release of retiral benefits and on the amounts found due upon refixation at such rate as provided under Rule 79 of the Haryana Civil Services (Pension), Rules, 2016. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner, at this stage, submits that he would be satisfied if a direction is issued to respondent No.2 to consider and decide the representation dated 06.08.2024 (Annexure P-6) by passing a reasoned and speaking order within a time-bound period. 3. On advance notice, learned State counsel submits that he has no objection in the event a direction is issued to respondent No.2/competent authority to consider and decide the representation dated 06.08.2024 (Annexure P-6) by passing a reasoned and speaking order within a stipulated period. 4. In view of the limited prayer made by counsel for the petitioner without commenting upon the merits of the case, the present petition is disposed of and the respondent No.2/competent authority is directed to hear and decide representation dated 06.08.2024 (Annexure P-6) by passing a PUNEET CHAWLA 2026.07.13 16:21 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document 3 CWP-20920-2026 speaking order in a time bound manner within a period of three months from the date of receiving a certified copy of this order. Further the decision taken thereof shall be conveyed to the petitioner. 5. Needless to say, if the petitioner is found entitled to the relief sought, the same be granted forthwith by respondent/competent authority. 6. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stands disposed of. (HARPREET SINGH BRAR) JUDGE 13.07.2026 Puneet Chawla Whether speaking/reasoned. : Yes/No Whether Reportable. : Yes/No PUNEET CHAWLA 2026.07.13 16:21 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document