125 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-22992-2026 Date of decision: 27.07.2026 Sushil Kumar and others ....Petitioners Versus State of Haryana and others ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR Present: Mr. Mazlish Khan, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Naveen Singh Panwar, DAG, Haryana. HARPREET SINGH BRAR, J. (ORAL) 1. The present civil writ petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to grant the equal salary/remuneration as given to the other similar surplus Extension Lecturer along with arrear and interest and also not to reduce or curtail the salary/remuneration of the petitioners on the ground of lesser or zero workload and to continue paying them the statutory remuneration of Rs.57,700/- per month along with dearness allowance and all other admissible benefits as prescribed under Section 4 of the Haryana Extension Lecturers and Guest Lecturers (Security of Service) Act, 2024 (Annexure P-2) in strict compliance with Government memo dated 13.04.2026 (Annexure P-3) and clarification memo dated 22.04.2026 (Annexure P-5), to release all arrears arising on account of illegal reduction of remuneration together with all consequential monetary benefits with interest. Further, directing the respondents to conclude the department proceeding and NEHA 2026.07.28 10:58 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh CWP-22992-2026 -2- offer the job security letter because the Service of Security Act was notified in 2024 and as per the Act all the documents has already been submitted by all the eligible candidates to the Department through proper channel after due verification. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioners inter alia contends that the petitioners are working as Extension Lecturers and were appointed through the prescribed selection process. There is no dispute regarding the petitioners possessing the requisite qualifications, including NET/SET as discernible from the experience certificate (Annexure P-1). The Government of Haryana has notified the Haryana Extension Lecturers and Guest Lecturers (Security of Service) Act, 2024 (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Act of 2024’). The petitioners are fully eligible in terms of the provisions contained in Section 2 of the aforesaid Act and are further entitled to the remuneration as provided under Section 4 thereof. However, the respondents have reduced the remuneration being paid to the petitioners and have not extended the benefit of security of tenure to them in terms of the Act of 2024. Further, the petitioners are being discriminated against, as similarly situated Guest Extension Lecturers are being paid full remuneration in terms of Section 4 of the Act of 2024. Petitioner No.1 has submitted a representation dated 24.06.2026 (Annexure P-7). 3. Learned counsel for the petitioners has limited his prayer to the extent that the present petition be treated as a comprehensive representation and the claim of the petitioners be considered and decided by respondent No.2 in terms of the Haryana Extension Lecturer and Guest Lecturer (Security of Service) Act, 2024 as well as in the light of the judgment rendered by this Court NEHA 2026.07.28 10:58 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh CWP-22992-2026 -3- in CWP No.5144 of 2026 titled as Dinesh Kumar and others Vs. State of Haryana and others, decided on 27.02.2026. He submits that the provisions of the 2024 Act are pari materia with the principles laid down in the aforesaid judgment. 4. Notice of motion. 5. Mr. Naveen Singh Panwar, DAG, Haryana puts in appearance and accepts notice on behalf of the respondent-State and submits that the grievance raised by the petitioner in the present writ petition would be considered by passing a speaking order in accordance with the law by respondent No.2. 6. Therefore, in view of the submissions made by the learned counsel for the parties, the present writ petition is disposed of and respondent No.2 is directed to treat this writ petition as a comprehensive representation and consider the claim of the petitioners in terms of the Haryana Extension Lecturer and Guest Lecturer (Security of Service) Act, 2024 as well as in light of the judgment rendered by this Court in CWP No.5144 of 2026 titled as Dinesh Kumar and others Vs. State of Haryana and others, decided on 27.02.2026 and pass a speaking order after affording them an opportunity to be heard, within a period of 06 weeks from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. Further, the 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.2. (HARPREET SINGH BRAR) JUDGE 27.07.2026 Neha Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No NEHA 2026.07.28 10:58 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh