123 (CNR No:PHHC011191782026) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-22854-2026 DECIDED ON: 24.07.2026 SUKHRAJ SINGH .....PETITIONER(S) VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB THROUGH ITS SECRETARY .....RESPONDENT(S) CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP MOUDGIL Present: None SANDEEP MOUDGIL, J (ORAL) The Executive Committee of the Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association, Chandigarh, has passed a resolution to suspend work today i.e. 24.07.2026. The jurisdiction of this Court has been invoked under Article 226 of Constitution of India for issuance of a writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to regularize the services of the petitioner by considering the 20.03.2017 (P-3), 16.03.2018 (P-4), 11.02.2026 (P-9) respectively, in accordance with the recommendations dated, 15.12.2006 (P-10), 18.03.2011 (P-11) & 17.11.2011 (P-12) respectively alongwith the consequential benefits such as arrears, interest. Without commenting upon the merits of the case, the respondents/competent authority are directed to consider and decide the MEENU 2026.07.24 14:31 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-22854-2026 -2- representations dated 20.03.2017 (Annexure P-3), 16.03.2018 (Annexure P-4) and 06.03.2021 (Annexure P-7), as well as the demand notice dated 11.02.2026 (Annexure P-9), in the light of the recommendations/instructions dated 15.12.2006 (Annexure P-10), 18.03.2011 (Annexure P-11) and 17.11.2011 (Annexure P-12), after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, by passing a speaking and reasoned order, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order. A copy of the order so passed shall be supplied to the petitioner within one week thereafter. The petition in the aforesaid terms stands disposed off. (SANDEEP MOUDGIL) 24.07.2026 JUDGE Meenu Whether speaking/reasoned :Yes/No Whether reportable :Yes/No MEENU 2026.07.24 14:31 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document