1 CWP-22273-2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 115 CWP-22273-2026 Date of Decision: 22.07.2026 RANI DEVI ....Petitioner VERSUS STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERS ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR Present : Mr. Nitin Katoria, 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 issuance of a writ in the nature of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider and decide the petitioner's representation dated 10.07.2026 (Annexure P-5), seeking grant of regularization and consequential arrears/benefits for the period from 1995 to 2014, by passing a reasoned and speaking order within a time-bound period. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioners, inter alia, contends that the petitioner was appointed as a Sweeper on 01.09.1984 and continuously PARUL VERMA 2026.07.22 15:03 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment. 2 CWP-22273-2026 discharged her duties with an unblemished service record. Though her services were regularized only on 29.08.2014 (Annexure P-2), a similarly situated employee, namely Sunita, appointed under identical circumstances, was regularized in the year 1995 itself. It is submitted that the petitioner is, therefore, entitled to parity and consequential benefits for the period from 1995 to 2014. 2.1. Learned counsel further submits that despite the petitioner having retired on 30.05.2026, her representation dated 10.07.2026 (Annexure P-5) seeking retrospective regularization benefits, arrears and consequential pay benefits for the period 1995 to 2014 has not been decided by the respondents, compelling her to invoke the writ jurisdiction of this Court. 3. Notice of motion. 4. 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 10.07.2026 (Annexure P-5) of the petitioner by passing a speaking order. 5. 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 10.07.2026 (Annexure P-5) PARUL VERMA 2026.07.22 15:03 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment. 3 CWP-22273-2026 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. 6. Disposed of, accordingly. (HARPREET SINGH BRAR) JUDGE 22.07.2026 parul verma Whether speaking/reasoned. : Yes/No Whether Reportable. : Yes/No PARUL VERMA 2026.07.22 15:03 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.