113 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-22897-2026 DECIDED ON: 27.07.2026 DR SWARN DEEP SINGH .....PETITIONER(S) VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS .....RESPONDENT(S) CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP MOUDGIL Present: Mr. Ranjan Lakhanpal, Advocate and Ms. Guna Aggarwal, Advocate for the petitioner. SANDEEP MOUDGIL, J (ORAL) 1. The jurisdiction of this Court has been invoked under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ or direction be issued directing the respondent State decide the case of the petitioner Assured Career Progression (ACP) 5/10 years as expeditiously as possible and thus responsible for the delay be punished in accordance with law. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that he will be satisfied in case a direction be issued to the respondent/State to decide the representation dated 17.11.2025 (Annexure P-1). 3. Notice of motion. 4. Mr. Rajiv Verma, Addl. AG. Punjab, having served with an advance copy of the petition, has put in appearance on behalf of respondent/State and MEENU 2026.07.27 15:21 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-22897-2026 -2- assures the Court that the above-said representation will be decided within time bound manner. 5. Without commenting upon the merits of the case, respondent No. 2 – Director Health and Family Welfare, is directed to decide the representation dated 17.11.2025 (Annexure P-1) after providing opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and by passing a speaking order within a period of two months from receipt of certified copy of this order. A copy of the said speaking order shall be supplied to the petitioner within one week thereafter. 6. The petition in the aforesaid terms stands disposed off. (SANDEEP MOUDGIL) 27.07.2026 JUDGE Meenu Whether speaking/reasoned :Yes/No Whether reportable :Yes/No MEENU 2026.07.27 15:21 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document