CWP-17669-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 119 CWP-17669-2026 (O&M) Date of decision: 23.07.2026 Dr. Dharamvir Singh ....Petitioner Versus State of Haryana and others ....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR Present: Ms. Veena Hooda, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Rahul Dev Singh, Addl. A.G., Haryana. Mr. Manish Kumar Singla, Advocate for respondents No.2 to 4. HARPREET SINGH BRAR J. (Oral) 1. Prayer in this writ petition filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India, is for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus, directing the respondents to count the past service rendered by the petitioner in Maharishi Dayanand University for the purpose of pensionary benefits under the Old Pension Scheme and the decision taken in the 70th Executive Council Meeting held on 14.02.2023 and grant all the consequential benefits before retirement of the petitioner on 29.11.2026. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner, inter alia, contends that the petitioner was appointed as Lecturer/Assistant Professor (Physics) in Chaudhary Devi Lal University on regular basis on 22.08.2007 through MOHD YAKUB 2026.07.23 17:41 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh. CWP-17669-2026 2 proper channel after obtaining due permission from his previous employer, Maharshi Dayanand University, where he was holding a permanent post of Electrical Supervisor, and his lien in the parent department was duly retained from 13.09.2007 to 12.09.2008, which was further extended up to 12.09.2009, thereby ensuring continuity of service without any break. She submits that the 70th Executive Council of the University, in its meeting held on 14.02.2023, resolved to count the past service of employees who had joined the University through proper channel for the purpose of pensionary benefits. Learned counsel for the petitioner further submits that despite the petitioner having submitted a representation dated 25.01.2025, followed by reminders and a legal notice dated 25.11.2025, the respondents have failed to take any decision on his claim. 2.1. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that she would be satisfied if the legal notice dated 25.11.2025 (Annexure P-7) of the petitioner is decided by respondent No.2/competent authority by passing a speaking order in a time bound manner. 3. Learned State counsel, appearing on advance 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 legal notice dated 25.11.2025 (Annexure P-7) of the petitioner by passing a speaking order. 4. Therefore, in view of the limited prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner, the respondent No.2/competent authority is MOHD YAKUB 2026.07.23 17:41 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh. CWP-17669-2026 3 directed to consider the legal notice dated 25.11.2025 (Annexure P-7) of the petitioner and pass a speaking order, after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, within a period of 03 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 respondent No.2/competent authority. 5. Disposed of, accordingly. (HARPREET SINGH BRAR) JUDGE 23.07.2026 yakub Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No MOHD YAKUB 2026.07.23 17:41 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh.