1 CWP-22161-2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 125 CWP-22161-2026 Date of Decision: 21.07.2026 NEERU RANI ALIAS NEERU GOEL ....Petitioner VERSUS STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERS ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR Present:- Dr. Naresh Kaushik, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Rahul Dev Singh, Addl. AG Haryana. **** HARPREET SINGH BRAR , J. (Oral) 1. This Civil Writ Petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India for the issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to pay remuneration to the petitioner, being an eligible Guest Lecturer (Mathematics), at the rate of Rs.57,700/- per month, along with all admissible arrears and future DA/increments, in terms of Section 4 of the Haryana Extension Lecturers and Guest Lecturers (Security of Service) Amendment Act, 2026, and further directing the respondents to release the arrears along with interest for the delayed period with effect from 19.02.2024, the date on which the petitioner acquired the requisite eligibility qualification by qualifying the UGC-NET examination (Annexure P-1). PARUL VERMA 2026.07.21 16:29 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment. 2 CWP-22161-2026 2. Learned counsel for the petitioners, inter alia, contends that the petitioner has been working continuously as a Guest Lecturer (Mathematics) at Government College, Jind since November, 2008 against a sanctioned post with sufficient workload. It is submitted that the petitioner qualified UGC-NET on 19.02.2024 (Annexure P-1), thereby becoming eligible for remuneration of Rs.57,700/- per month under Section 4 of the Haryana Extension Lecturers and Guest Lecturers (Security of Service) Amendment Act, 2026. It is further contended that although CWP No.29625 of 2025 was disposed of on 29.10.2025 on the statement of the learned State counsel that the petitioner had acquired the requisite eligibility and the benefits would be released as per the Government's final decision, the respondents have neither released the enhanced remuneration nor the consequential arrears despite the lapse of several months and submission of representations. The inaction of the respondents is stated to be arbitrary and contrary to the statutory provisions. 2.1. At this stage, learned counsel for the petitioner confines the prayer to the limited extent that the petitioner would be satisfied if her representation dated 27.04.2026 (Annexure P-6), is decided by respondent No.2/competent authority by passing a speaking order within a time-bound period. PARUL VERMA 2026.07.21 16:29 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment. 3 CWP-22161-2026 3. Learned State counsel, appearing on advanced notice, submits that he has no objection in case a direction is issued to the respondent No.2/competent authority for time-bound consideration and decision of the representation dated 27.04.2026 (Annexure P-6) of the petitioner by passing a speaking order. 4. Therefore, in view of the limited prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner, respondent No.2/competent authority is directed to consider and decide the representation dated 27.04.2026 (Annexure P-6) of the petitioner and pass a speaking order, after affording her an opportunity to be heard, within a period of 02 months from the date of receiving a certified copy of this order. Further, the decision taken thereof shall be conveyed to the petitioner. Needless to say, if the petitioner is found entitled to the relief sought, the same shall be granted forthwith by the respondent. 5. Any deviation from the direction issued by this Court, entitles the petitioner to move an appropriate application under Article 215 of CrPC of the Constitution of India to initiate contempt of Court proceedings. 6. Disposed of, accordingly. (HARPREET SINGH BRAR) JUDGE 21.07.2026 parul verma Whether speaking/reasoned. : Yes/No Whether Reportable. : Yes/No PARUL VERMA 2026.07.21 16:29 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.