105 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-21362-2026 Decided on : July 16, 2026 RAM KUMAR . . . Petitioner Versus UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS . . . Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE KIRTI SINGH Present: Mr. Gaurav Goyal, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Dheeraj Jain, Sr. Advocate (Senior Panel Counsel) with Ms. Gurneet Sagoo, Advocate (Panel Counsel) for the respondent No.1 (UOI). **** KIRTI SINGH, J. (Oral) 1. The present writ petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of directions to respondent No.2 to decide the 1st appeal (Annexure P-3) afresh by considering/examining the same strictly in terms of the directions/guidelines prescribed by this Court vide order dated 16.08.2023 passed in CWP No.17672 of 2023. 2. Issue notice to respondents. 3. Mr. Dheeraj Jain, Sr. Advocate (Senior Panel Counsel) with Ms. Gurneet Sagoo, Advocate (Panel Counsel) has put in appearance on behalf of the respondent No.1 (UOI). 4. Learned counsel for the petitioner prays for withdrawal of the present writ petition with a liberty to avail his remedies in accordance with law. 5. Dismissed as withdrawn with liberty aforesaid. 6. Pending application(s), if any, is/are also disposed of. (KIRTI SINGH) July 16, 2026 JUDGE Ritika Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable: Yes/No RITIKA 2026.07.18 11:29 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh