CWP-29530 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA (119) Sandeep Sharma State of Punjab CORAM: Present: KULDEEP TIWARI 1. Constitution of India, a prayer is made of issuance of a writ, in the nature of mandamus, directing the respondents, juniors, including respondents No.5 to 7, in terms of the instructions issued by the Department of Finance, Govt. of Punjab, vide Annexures P-12 and P-23, respectively. 2. have made the representation/ to respondents No. as on date, which propelled mandamus, 3. 30-2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Sandeep Sharma and others Versus State of Punjab and others HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE KULDEEP TIWARI Ms. Alka Chatrath, Advocate and Mr. Amarjot Singh, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Sahil R. Bakshi, AAG, Punjab. **** KULDEEP TIWARI, J. (ORAL) Through the instant petition, cast under Article 226 Constitution of India, a prayer is made of issuance of a writ, in the nature of mandamus, directing the respondents, to re juniors, including respondents No.5 to 7, in terms of the instructions issued by the Department of Finance, Govt. of Punjab, vide Annexures 23, respectively. Learned counsel for the petiti made the representation/legal notice dated to respondents No.1 to 3. However, the said legal notice has , which propelled them to file the instant upon the respondents concerned, to take apt steps. Notice of motion. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-29530-2026 Date of Decision : 11.09.2026 …Petitioners ...Respondents KULDEEP TIWARI and Mr. Sahil R. Bakshi, AAG, Punjab. nt petition, cast under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India, a prayer is made of issuance of a writ, in the nature of to re-fix their pay at par with their juniors, including respondents No.5 to 7, in terms of the instructions issued by the Department of Finance, Govt. of Punjab, vide Annexures P-6, P- Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the petitioner legal notice dated 25.06.2026 (Annexure P-24 . However, the said legal notice has not been decided, to file the instant writ petition, seeking upon the respondents concerned, to take apt steps. 1 of the Constitution of India, a prayer is made of issuance of a writ, in the nature of fix their pay at par with their juniors, including respondents No.5 to 7, in terms of the instructions issued -7, submits that the petitioners 24), been decided, petition, seeking MANPREET SINGH 2026.09.12 11:02 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment CWP-29530 4. the respondents objection, in case, a decided the lega 5. been made by the petitioners, mandamus upon the the legal notice dated order, after providing 6. months, from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. 7. 8. its compliance. September 11, 2026 Manpreet 30-2026 Mr. Sahil R. Bakshi, AAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents/State, and waives services. He fairly submits that he has no jection, in case, a mandamus is passed upon the authorities concerned, to decided the legal notice (supra). In view of the above, since a bona fide been made by the petitioners, this Court deems it fit and appropriate to pass a upon the competent respondent amongst the respondents the legal notice dated 25.06.2026 (Annexure P after providing adequate opportunity of hearing to the petitioner The exercise (supra), shall be carried out within from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. Disposed of accordingly. Copy of this order be conveyed to the its compliance. September 11, 2026 Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable Mr. Sahil R. Bakshi, AAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of , and waives services. He fairly submits that he has no is passed upon the authorities concerned, to bona fide and innocuous prayer has this Court deems it fit and appropriate to pass a competent respondent amongst the respondents, to decide (Annexure P-24), by passing a speaking opportunity of hearing to the petitioners. The exercise (supra), shall be carried out within a period of three from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. Copy of this order be conveyed to the respondents, forthwith, for (KULDEEP TIWARI) JUDGE : Yes/No : Yes/No 2 Mr. Sahil R. Bakshi, AAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of , and waives services. He fairly submits that he has no is passed upon the authorities concerned, to and innocuous prayer has this Court deems it fit and appropriate to pass a , to decide by passing a speaking three , forthwith, for MANPREET SINGH 2026.09.12 11:02 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment