IN THE PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT AT CHANDIGARH 125 CWP-21247-2026 Date of Decision: 15.07.2026 SANDEEP KUMAR SHARMA ... Petitioner VERSUS STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERS ... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY. **** Present: Mr. Anmol Dutt Sharma, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Udit Garg, Addl. A.G., Haryana. Mr. Vikrant Pamboo, Advocate for respondent Nos.2 and 3. **** AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (ORAL) 1. Learned counsel submits that upon attaining the age of superannuation, the petitioner stood retired on 31.01.2023. There was/is no department proceedings or criminal case pending against him, however, still his retiral benefits have not been released, with regard to which, he has submitted a representation dated 08.11.2025, Annexure P-5 which he prays may be directed to be decided in a time bound manner. 2. Learned counsel for the respondents have no objection to the limited prayer made. 3. In view of the above and without commenting upon the merits of the case, this petition is hereby disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2 to look into the representation dated 08.11.2025, Annexure P-5, expeditiously, RAJENDER KUMAR 2026.07.15 18:13 I am the author of this document CWP-21247-2026 -2- in accordance with law and decide the same within a period of 03 months, which this Court has no reason to believe the authorities would not address in a just, fair and reasonable manner. Upon doing so, after notice and hearing offered to him and if found entitled, grant the benefit forthwith. Needless to say, if the orders are adverse to his interest, the same shall contain reasons and the petitioner shall be free to seek legal redress thereupon. (AMAN CHAUDHARY) JULY 15, 2026. JUDGE Rajender Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No RAJENDER KUMAR 2026.07.15 18:13 I am the author of this document