120 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-21315-2026 DECIDED ON:16.07.2026 DR KARAN MITTAL .....PETITIONER(S) VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB AND ORS .....RESPONDENT(S) CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP MOUDGIL Present: Mr. Navneet Jindal, Advocate for the petitioner. SANDEEP MOUDGIL, J (ORAL) 1. The jurisdiction of this Court has been invoked under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India for the issuance of a writ in the nature of Mandamus directing the Respondents to issue confirmation order in favour of the Petitioner after successful completion of probationary period of three years and to fix the pay of the Petitioner in accordance with law by granting full pay scale alongwith all increments and arrears from the date of entitlement with interest at the rate of 12% per annum, consequential service and pensionary benefits as applicable. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that he will be satisfied in case a direction be issued to the respondent/State to decide the legal notice dated 23.12.2025 (Annexure P-3). 3. Notice of motion. MEENU 2026.07.17 14:11 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-21315-2026 -2- 4. Mr. TPS Walia, AAG Punjab, having served with an advance copy of the petition, has put in appearance on behalf of respondent/State and assures the Court that the above-said legal notice will be decided within time bound manner. 5. Without adverting to the merits of the case, the respondent No.1- Principal Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Punjab, is directed to decide the legal notice dated 23.12.2025 (Annexure P-3), after providing opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, within a period of 4 weeks from receipt of certified copy of this order. A copy of speaking order so passed will be supplied to the petitioner within one week thereafter. 6. The petition in the aforesaid terms stands disposed off. (SANDEEP MOUDGIL) 16.07.2026 JUDGE Meenu Whether speaking/reasoned :Yes/No Whether reportable :Yes/No MEENU 2026.07.17 14:11 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document