IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 123 CWP-21393-2026 Date of Decision : July 16, 2026 ASHWANI KUMAR -PETITIONER V/S STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS -RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KULDEEP TIWARI Present: Mr. Sahibjeet Singh Sandhu, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Sahil R. Bakshi, A.A.G., Punjab. *** KULDEEP TIWARI, J. (ORAL) 1. The prayer clothed in the instant writ petition is for quashing the order dated 12.11.2025 passed by respondent No.2 and for issuance of a direction to the respondents to permit the petitioner to participate in the selection process for allotment of vacant stations falling within their respective districts and to allot new station on the same terms and conditions as were applicable at the time of initial joining, along with all consequential benefits, before the promotion process is finalized. 2. During the course of arguments, learned counsel for the petitioner fairly submits that, at this stage, the petitioner would be satisfied in case a direction is issued to the competent authority/respondent concerned to decide the legal notice dated 02.07.2026 (Annexure P-7) 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 DEVINDER YADAV 2026.07.17 14:13 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment CWP-21393-2026 2 that he has no objection in case a direction is issued to the competent authority/respondent concerned to decide the legal notice (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 amongst the respondents to take a final decision on the legal notice (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 petitioner 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