IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 115 CWP-22337-2026 Date of decision : 22.07.2026 Gurmeet Singh ....Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and others ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAMIT KUMAR Present: Mr. Rashpinder Singh Sohi, Advocate for the petitioner. NAMIT KUMAR J. (Oral) 1. The present 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 order dated 30.06.2026 (Annexure P-1) qua the petitioner, whereby the petitioner, who is working as Junior Engineer (Electrical), has been transferred from the office of DS Sub Division Sarinh under DS Division, Sub Urban Lalton Kalan, Ludhiana to the office of DS Sub Division Manochahal, Tarn Taran under DS Division City, Tarn Taran which is at a distance of about 200 kms. Further, seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to allow the petitioner to work at the same place and/or grant him posting at some nearby station. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that for cancellation of his transfer, the petitioner has also submitted representation dated 03.07.2026 (Annexure P-3) to the respondents which is still pending consideration. He further submits that at this stage, the petitioner would be satisfied, if appropriate directions are VINOD KOTHIYAL 2026.07.22 17:16 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CWP-22337-2026 -2- issued to the respondents to consider and decide the said representation, by passing a speaking order, in a time bound manner. 3. Notice of motion. 4. Mr. Rohit Ahuja, D.A.G., Punjab accepts notice on behalf of respondent No.1-State. Mr. Manan Bhardwaj, Advocate has put in appearance and accepts notice on behalf of respondents No.2 to 5- PSPCL. They have no objection to the innocuous prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner. 5. I have heard learned counsel for the parties and have gone through the record of the case. 6. Without going into the merits of the case at this stage, the present petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.2 to consider and decide representation dated 03.07.2026 (Annexure P-3) submitted by the petitioner expeditiously, by passing a speaking order after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, preferably within a period of 01 month from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. Further, the decision taken thereon shall be conveyed to the petitioner. (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