IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 115 CWP-21445-2026 Date of decision : 16.07.2026 Rajiv Kumar Nanda ....Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and others ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAMIT KUMAR Present: Mr. Rajeev Dev Sharma, 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 of mandamus directing the respondents to pay the complete retiral benefits in all heads to the petitioner arising out of his service along with arrears with interest on the delayed payment of retiral benefits. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that for redressal of his grievances, the petitioner has submitted representation dated 11.03.2026 (Annexure P-2) to the respondents which is still pending consideration. He further submits that at this stage, the petitioner would be satisfied, if appropriate directions are issued to the respondents to consider and decide the said representation, by passing a speaking order, in a time bound manner. 3. Notice of motion. 4. Mr. Rohit Ahuja, D.A.G., Punjab accepts notice on behalf of respondents No.1 & 2-State. Mr. Neeraj Sharma, Advocate has put in appearance and accepts notice on behalf of respondents No.3 & 4. VINOD KOTHIYAL 2026.07.16 16:26 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CWP-21445-2026 -2- They have 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.4 to consider and decide representation dated 11.03.2026 (Annexure P-2) 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. Needless to say, if the petitioner is found entitled to the relief sought, the same shall be granted to him within a period of 01 month thereafter with reasonable rate of interest. (NAMIT KUMAR) 16.07.2026 JUDGE kothiyal Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No VINOD KOTHIYAL 2026.07.16 16:26 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document