IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 120 CWP-21319-2026 Date of Decision : July 16, 2026 DINESH DUTT GAUTAM AND ANOTHER -PETITIONERS V/S STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANOTHER -RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KULDEEP TIWARI Present: Mr. Vinod Kumar, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Sahil R. Bakshi, A.A.G., Punjab. *** KULDEEP TIWARI, J. (ORAL) 1. The prayer clothed in the instant writ petition is for setting aside the order dated 24.11.2024 passed by respondent No.2 and for issuance of a direction to the respondents to grant the petitioners posting/transfer against any nearby vacant station in the vicinity of their residence, as has been granted to other similarly situated employees pursuant to the option of choice of posting offered to them. 2. During the course of arguments, learned counsel for the petitioners fairly submits that, at this stage, the petitioners would be satisfied in case a direction is issued to the competent authority/respondent concerned to decide the representation dated 02.04.2026 (Annexure P-6) within a stipulated period. 3. Mr. Sahil R. Bakshi, A.A.G., Punjab, who is in receipt of an advance copy of the writ petition and represents the respondents, submits that he has no objection in case a direction is issued to the competent DEVINDER YADAV 2026.07.17 14:13 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment CWP-21319-2026 2 authority/respondent concerned to decide the representation (supra) within a stipulated period. 4. In view of the above, and without evincing any opinion on the merits of the writ petition, this Court deems it appropriate to direct the competent authority/respondent concerned to take a final decision on the representation (supra) by passing a speaking order, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order. 5. Liberty is also reserved to the petitioners to seek revival of the instant writ petition in the event the authority fails to comply with the directions issued hereinabove. 6. Disposed of accordingly. (KULDEEP TIWARI) July 16, 2026 JUDGE devinder Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether Reportable : Yes/No DEVINDER YADAV 2026.07.17 14:13 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment