120 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-20722-2026 Date of decision: 10.07.2026 Vinay Kumar ....Petitioner Versus State of Haryana and others ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR Present: Mr. Ajitpal Singh Sabharwal, Advocate for Mr. Ram Niwas Sokhla, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Akshit Pathania, AAG, Haryana. HARPREET SINGH BRAR, J. (ORAL) 1. The present civil writ petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to fill up the shortfall vacancies first, reserved for scheduled castes in promotion for Group ‘A’ & ‘B’ posts in Haryana Education Department in compliance to the Government of Haryana (Human Resources Department) instructions letter dated 07.10.2023 (Annexure P-1) and amended instructions dated 20.04.2026 (Annexure P-3) with immediate effect in letter and spirit. Further, directing respondent No.2 to take an appropriate decision on the representation dated 25.04.2026 (Annexure P-4) submitted by the petitioner in a time bound manner. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that he would be satisfied if the representation (Annexure P-4) of the petitioner is decided by respondent No.2 by passing a speaking order in a time bound manner. NEHA 2026.07.13 11:14 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh CWP-20722-2026 -2- 3. Learned State counsel, appearing on advanced notice, submits that he has no objection in case a direction is issued to respondent No.2 for time- bound consideration and decision of the representation of the petitioner by passing a speaking order. 4. Therefore, in view of the limited prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner, respondent No.2 is directed to consider the representation (Annexure P-4) of the petitioner and pass a speaking order, after affording him an opportunity to be heard, 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.2. 5. Disposed of, accordingly. (HARPREET SINGH BRAR) JUDGE 10.07.2026 Neha Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No NEHA 2026.07.13 11:14 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh