IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 120 CWP-20886-2026 Date of Decision : July 13, 2026 SUKHJINDER SINGH -PETITIONER V/S STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS -RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KULDEEP TIWARI Present: Mr. H.C. Arora, Advocate, and Mr. Gagandeep Sandhu, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Sahil R. Bakshi, A.A.G., Punjab. *** KULDEEP TIWARI, J. (ORAL) 1. Through the instant writ petition, the petitioner seeks issuance of directions to the respondents to review the promotions of ETT Teachers to the post of Head Teacher made in District Bathinda and to grant promotion to an ETT Teacher belonging to the visually impaired category, with retrospective effect, along with all consequential benefits, including interest. The petitioner further seeks a direction to the respondents to post him, upon promotion, as Head Teacher at Government Elementary School, Mall Road (Girls), Bathinda, by creating a post of Head Teacher earmarked for the visually impaired category. 2. During the course of arguments, learned counsel for the petitioner fairly submits that, at this stage, the petitioner would be satisfied in case a direction is issued to the competent authority/respondent to decide the demand notice dated 01.06.2026 (Annexure P-11) within a stipulated period. DEVINDER YADAV 2026.07.13 14:47 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment CWP-20886-2026 2 3. Mr. Sahil R. Bakshi, A.A.G., Punjab, who is in receipt of an advance copy of the writ petition and represents the respondents, submits that he has no objection in case a direction is issued to the competent authority/respondent to decide the demand notice (supra) within a stipulated period. 4. In view of the above, and without evincing any opinion on the merits of the writ petition, this Court deems it appropriate to direct the competent authority amongst the respondents to take a final decision on the demand notice (supra) within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order. 5. Liberty is also reserved to the petitioner to seek revival of the instant writ petition in the event the authority fails to comply with the directions issued hereinabove. 6. 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