COCP-3302-2026 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 121 COCP-3302-2026 Date of decision : 20.07.2026 Rajinder Kumar ...... Petitioner V/S Dr. Basant Garg, IAS and Ors. ..... Respondents CORAM : HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE AMARJOT BHATTI Present: Mr. Pawan K.Sharma, Advocate for petitioner. Ms. Priyanka Malik, Advocate for respondent. **** AMARJOT BHATTI J. (ORAL) 1. Petitioner filed present contempt petition under Section 12 of Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 for initiating the contempt proceedings against the respondents for intentional and willful disobedience of the order dated 12.02.2026 (Annexure P-1) passed in CWP No.4284 of 2026 titled as “Rajinder Kumar and others v/s State of Punjab and others” whereby the respondent No.1, in that case was directed to treat the writ petition as comprehensive representation and to pass a speaking, well reasoned order as detailed in para No.4 of the judgment dated 12.02.2026 which is as under:- “Therefore, in view of the limited prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioners, the respondent No.1 is directed to treat this writ petition as a comprehensive representation and consider the case of the petitioners and pass a speaking and well-reasoned order in the light of judgment passed in Technical Service’s case (supra) (Annexure P-7), office order dated 16.01.2020 (Annexure P-8), clarification dated 05.10.2011 (Annexure P-3) and circular dated 09.11.2011 (Annexure P-4), after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioners, within a period of 03 months from the date of receiving a certified copy of this order. Further, the SUNIL DEVI 2026.07.22 10:23 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document COCP-3302-2026 -2- decision taken thereof shall be conveyed to the petitioners. Needless to say, if the petitioners are found entitled to the relief sought, the same shall be granted forthwith by respondent No.1.” 2. On advance notice, Ms. Priyanka Malik, Advocate appears and filed memo of appearance on behalf of respondent and also placed on record copy of speaking order dated 16.06.2026. Copy of the same is furnished to learned counsel for petitioner. 3. At this stage, learned counsel for petitioner states that he does not want to pursue present contempt petition as he will seek adequate legal remedy as available to him under the law and accordingly withdraws the same. 4. In view of the aforesaid statement, present contempt petition stands dismissed as withdrawn with aforesaid liberty. 5. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stand disposed of accordingly as well. (AMARJOT BHATTI ) JUDGE 20.07.2026. Sunil Devi Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether Reportable : Yes/No SUNIL DEVI 2026.07.22 10:23 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document