IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 110 CWP-21238-2026 Date of decision : 15.07.2026 Balvir Singh ….Petitioner V/S State of Punjab and another ….Respondents CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAMIT KUMAR Present: Mr. Vivek Aggarwal, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Rohit Ahuja, D.A.G., Punjab. **** NAMIT KUMAR , J. (ORAL) 1. The petitioner has filed the instant petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to release interest @ 12% per annum on the delayed payment of retiral benefits (Rs.17,98,799/-) to the petitioner. 2. After arguing the case for sometime, learned counsel for the petitioner wishes to withdraw the instant petition with liberty to first approach the competent authority for redressal of grievances, as have been raised in the instant petition, by submitting a representation/justice demand notice. 3. Dismissed as withdrawn with liberty aforesaid. However, it is made clear that if any such representation/justice demand notice is served upon by the petitioner within a period of 04 weeks from today, the same shall be considered and disposed of by the competent authority within a period of 03 months thereafter. 15.07.2026 (NAMIT KUMAR) kothiyal JUDGE 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