124 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-21648-2026 Date of Decision : 17.07.2026 NAVNEET KUMAR .....Petitioner VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS .....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KULDEEP TIWARI Present : Ms. Anju Arora, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Sahil R. Bakshi, AAG, Punjab. KULDEEP TIWARI, J.(Oral) 1. The main grievance which propelled the present petitioner to approach this Court by casting instant petition under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India, is the indolent and lackadaisical approach of the authority concerned, in not deciding his legal notice dated 03.06.2026 (Annexure P-19). 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that at this stage, the petitioner would be satisfied, in case a mandamus is passed upon respondents, to take a final decision on his legal notice (supra), in a time bound manner. 3. On the other hand, learned State counsel submits that he has no objection, if the aforesaid direction is passed upon the respondent authorities. DHARAM VIR 2026.07.20 11:06 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-21648-2026 -2- 4. In view of the above and considering the prayer, as made by learned counsel for the petitioner, being innocuous and bona fide, this Court, without observing anything on merits of the instant case, directs 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. Disposed of accordingly. (KULDEEP TIWARI) July 17, 2026 JUDGE dharamvir Whether speaking/reasoned. : Yes/No Whether Reportable. : Yes/No DHARAM VIR 2026.07.20 11:06 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document