IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 107 CWP-22720-2026 (O&M) Date of decision: 24.07.2026 RAVINDER SINGH NEHRA ... Petitioner Versus STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERS ... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY Present : None. **** AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (Oral) 1. As is discernible from the averments made in the petition that office memorandum dated 08.05.2023, Annexure P4, has been made applicable to the employees of the respondent-Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board, vide minutes of meeting dated 15.05.2026, Annexure P9, with regard to considering claim under Old Pension Scheme. However, the grievance as stated in para 21 is that respondents have not considered the representation submitted by the petitioner seeking the benefit under OPS. It is further evident in the present petition that after the said decision in meeting dated 15.05.2026, no representation has been submitted by the petitioner, the one that was, is filed prior thereto on 16.05.2024, Annexure P6. 2. In view of the above and without commenting upon the merits of the case, this petition is hereby disposed of with a direction to the respondents that in case petitioner submits a fresh representation/legal notice with regard to claim, within a period of 4 weeks, which is even otherwise a pre-requisite to seeking issuance of writ in the nature of mandamus, the same be decided within 4 months thereafter, in accordance with law, taking note of the decision, Annexure P9 and ASHOK KUMAR 2026.07.24 15:37 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-22720-2026 (O&M) -2- after granting opportunity of hearing to him, which this Court has no reason to believe the authorities would not address in a just, fair and reasonable manner. 3. Upon doing so, if found entitled, grant the benefit forthwith. Needless to say, if the orders are adverse to his interest, the same shall contain reasons and the petitioner shall be free to seek legal redress thereupon. (AMAN CHAUDHARY) 24.07.2026 JUDGE ashok Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No ASHOK KUMAR 2026.07.24 15:37 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document