1 CWP-17388-2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 118 CWP-17388-2026 Date of Decision: 14.07.2026 Lava Krishan Bishnoi .....Petitioner VERSUS State of Haryana and others ..Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR Present : Mr. Mandeep Singla, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Rahul Dev Singh, Addl. AG Haryana-State. Mr. Shreenath A. Khemka, Advocate for respondents- University. HARPREET SINGH BRAR, J. (Oral) 1. The present writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of an appropriate writ or order in the nature of certiorari for quashing the impugned orders dated 05.03.2026 issued by respondent No.3, whereby the legitimate and lawful claim of petitioner for reimbursement of medical expenses of petitioner as well as of his wife total amounting to Rs.5,80,290/- has been illegally declined in wholly mechanical manner and in violation of Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution of India. Further praying for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing respondents to sanction, process and release the PUNEET CHAWLA 2026.07.14 16:18 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document 2 CWP-17388-2026 medical reimbursement amounting to Rs.5,82,865/- as claimed by petitioner along with 12% interest p.a. 2. In terms of the order passed by this Court on 27.05.2026, learned counsel for the respondents-University, on the basis of instructions received, submits that the claim of the petitioner for medical reimbursement has not been rejected. It is submitted that the petitioner has not furnished the original medical bills, which are necessary for processing his claim. Learned counsel further submits that in the event the petitioner submits the original medical bills, the admissible amount, if any, shall be processed and released after due verification in accordance with the applicable rules. It is further submitted that since there has been a delay in submission of the requisite documents, the competent authority to examine and verify the claim is the Director Health Services, Government of Haryana. 3. In view of the aforesaid statement made on behalf of the respondents, the petitioner is directed to submit the original medical bills along with all supporting documents before respondent-University within a period of two weeks from today. Upon receipt thereof, respondent- University shall forward the complete claim along with the relevant record to the Director Health Services, Government of Haryana, within a further period of two weeks. 4. Thereafter, the Director Health Services, Government of Haryana/competent authority, shall examine and verify the petitioner's claim and pass an appropriate order, strictly in accordance with law, within a PUNEET CHAWLA 2026.07.14 16:18 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document 3 CWP-17388-2026 period of four weeks from the date of receipt of the complete record from respondent-University. 5. In view of the above, and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the claim, the present writ petition is disposed of in the aforesaid terms. 6. Needless to say, in case the petitioner is found entitled to medical reimbursement, the admissible amount shall be released to him expeditiously in accordance with law. 7. It is made clear that in case of wilful non-compliance of the directions issued herein, it shall be open to the petitioner to avail of such remedies as may be available in law, including seeking initiation of appropriate contempt proceedings. 8. Copy of this order be supplied to the learned State Counsel for information and strict compliance. 9. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. (HARPREET SINGH BRAR) JUDGE 14.07.2026 Puneet Chawla Whether speaking/reasoned. : Yes/No Whether Reportable. : Yes/No PUNEET CHAWLA 2026.07.14 16:18 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document