CWP-21678-2026 (O&M) -1- 119 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-21678-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 17.07.2026 Ravi Kumar Sepoy No.3213790L ......Petitioner Vs. Union of India and others ......Respondents CORAM: HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE SUDEEPTI SHARMA Present: Ms. Devika Kamboj, Advocate, for Mr. Ayush Kaushik, Advocate, for the petitioner. **** SUDEEPTI SHARMA J. (ORAL) 1. The present writ petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to consider and decide the representation dated 07.05.2026 (Annexure P-3). 2. Notice of motion. 3. On asking of the Court, Ms. Anita Balyan, Senior Panel Counsel, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents and submits that the representation dated 07.05.2026 (Annexure P-3) submitted by the petitioner shall be decided within a period of two months. 4. In view of above, the present writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondents to consider and decide the representation dated 07.05.2026 (Annexure P-3) submitted by the petitioner by passing a speaking order within a period of two months from today. VIRENDRA SINGH ADHIKARI 2026.07.17 16:07 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-21678-2026 (O&M) -2- 5. It is made clear that if the representation dated 07.05.2026 (Annexure P-3) is not decided within a period of two months from today, costs of Rs.50,000/- shall be imposed upon the official(s), who are responsible for not deciding the representation dated 07.05.2026 (Annexure P-3). The said cost shall be deducted from the salary of the concerned/responsible official(s). 6. Registry is directed to send a copy of this order to all the respondents for necessary compliance. 7. All the pending miscellaneous applications, if any, are also disposed of. (SUDEEPTI SHARMA) JUDGE 17.07.2026 Virender Whether speaking/non-speaking : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No VIRENDRA SINGH ADHIKARI 2026.07.17 16:07 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document