IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 107 CWP-21230-2026 Date of decision : 15.07.2026 Kanwaljit Kaur ....Petitioner Versus Punjab State Power Corporation Limited and others ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAMIT KUMAR Present: Mr. Rashpinder Singh Sohi, Advocate for the petitioner. NAMIT KUMAR J. (Oral) 1. The present petition has been filed by the petitioner under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of a writ certiorari for quashing the impugned order dated 30.06.2026 (Annexure P-1), whereby the petitioner has been transferred from Tarn Taran to Patiala, which is at a distance of about 200 kms. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has been suffering from various medical ailments and her husband unfortunately passed away on 03.07.2020. Even her brother and father have also passed away. He further submits that the petitioner is residing with her 75 years old mother, who is wholly dependent upon the petitioner. He further submits that the mother of the petitioner is also suffering from Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy/post Anterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery (AICA) which are declared as complicated chronic diseases by the Government of Punjab. He further submits that as per policy dated 19.06.2026 issued by the Government of Punjab, which has duly been forwarded to the PSPCL as well, the women employees are to be transferred within a maximum radius of 40 kms. from their parental or matrimonial home. He further submits that the petitioner has also submitted a representation dated 03.07.2026 (Annexure P-4), which has duly been recommended, vide letter dated 06.07.2026 (Annexure P-5), however, the said representation is still pending consideration. He further submits that at this stage, the petitioner would be satisfied, if VINOD KOTHIYAL 2026.07.15 17:20 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CWP-21230-2026 -2- appropriate directions are issued to the respondents to consider the claim of the petitioner for cancellation of her transfer or to be posted within the radius of 40 kms. from her home, in a time bound manner. 3. Notice of motion. 4. Mr. Shivang Berry, Advocate has put in appearance and accepts notice on behalf of the respondents-PSPCL. He has no objection to the innocuous prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner. 5. I have heard learned counsel for the parties and have gone through the record of the case. 6. Without going into the merits of the case at this stage, the present petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2 to consider and decide representation dated 03.07.2026 (Annexure P-4) submitted by the petitioner expeditiously, by passing a speaking order after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, preferably within a period of 03 months from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. Further, the decision taken thereon shall be conveyed to the petitioner. 7. In the meanwhile, the operation of the impugned transfer order dated 30.06.2026 (Annexure P-1) qua the petitioner shall remain stayed. (NAMIT KUMAR) 15.07.2026 JUDGE kothiyal Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No VINOD KOTHIYAL 2026.07.15 17:20 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document