IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 112 CWP-22291-2026 Date of decision: 22.07.2026 Rajvir Bains ....Petitioner Versus The Punjab State Cooperative Supply and Marketing Federation Limited and others ....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAMIT KUMAR Present: Mr. Shiv Kumar, Advocate with Mr. Lovedev Singh, Advocate for the petitioner. NAMIT KUMAR J. (Oral) 1. The instant writ petition has been filed by the petitioner under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ of certiorari for quashing the punishment order dated 20.05.2026 (Annexure P-2), passed by respondent No.4, whereby recovery of an alleged loss of Rs.13,30,54,421/- along with interest has been ordered against the petitioner jointly with other employees. Further, seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing respondent No.2 to decide the statutory appeal dated 16.06.2026 (Annexures P-3) along with application for stay dated 16.06.2026 (Annexures P-4) filed by the petitioner against the punishment order dated 20.05.2026 (Annexure P- 2), within a time bound manner. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner prays for deciding the statutory appeal dated 16.06.2026 (Annexures P-3) along with application for stay dated 16.06.2026 (Annexures P-4) filed by the petitioner expeditiously by passing a speaking order in a time-bound VINOD KOTHIYAL 2026.07.22 17:16 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CWP-22291-2026 -2- manner. He further prays that till the final disposal of the said appeal, no recovery may be made from the petitioners. 3. Notice of motion. 4. Mr. T.S. Sidhu, Advocate has put in appearance and accepts notice on behalf of the respondents-Markfed. He has no objection to the prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner. 5. I have heard learned counsel for the parties and have gone through the case file. 6. Respondent No.2-Appellate Authority is directed to decide the statutory appeal dated 16.06.2026 (Annexures P-3) along with application for stay dated 16.06.2026 (Annexures P-4) filed by the petitioner, in accordance with law by passing a speaking order as expeditiously as possible preferably within a period of four months from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. 7. Since the statutory appeal filed by the petitioner is pending and yet to be decided, it will be in the interest of justice that no further recovery be effected from the petitioner. 8. The present petition stands disposed of in the above terms. (NAMIT KUMAR) 22.07.2026 JUDGE kothiyal Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No VINOD KOTHIYAL 2026.07.22 17:16 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document