GAJINDER SINGH CHAUHAN vs REGISTRAR MAHARSHI DAYANAND UNIVERSITY AND ANR

1 CWP-16753-2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 117 CWP-16753-2026 Date of Decision: 14.07.2026 Gajinder Singh Chauhan .....Petitioner VERSUS Registrar, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak and another ..Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR Present : Mr. Yash Yadav, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Amit Rao, Advocate for the respondent No.1. HARPREET SINGH BRAR, J. (Oral) 1. The present writ petition has been filed under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of an appropriate writ or order in the nature of certiorari for quashing the impugned action of respondents of calculating the amount of 150 days (Rs.10,48,280/-) instead of 228 days (Rs.15,93,386/-). Further for quashing impugned action dated 16.09.2025 whereby withholding the amount of Rs.4,76,001/- on account of recovery (excess payment due to merger of Ph.D increments in the basic pay w.e.f. March, 2008 to March, 2020). Further praying for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing respondents to release amount of PUNEET CHAWLA 2026.07.15 14:54 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document 2 CWP-16753-2026 Rs.10,21,107/- to petitioner wit