JAGJIT SINGH AND OTHERS vs STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS

1 CWP-21011 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-21011 of 2026 Date of decision: 14.07.2026 Jagjit Singh and others ......Petitioners Versus State of Punjab and others ......Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAMIT KUMAR Present: - Mr. Nitesh Singla, Advocate, for the petitioners. Mr. Rohit Ahuja, DAG, Punjab. NAMIT KUMAR, J. (ORAL) 1. Instant petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India for directing the respondent-department to step up the pay of the petitioners at par with their juniors and further to grant all arrears of pay and consequential benefits along with interest @ 12% per annum. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that for redressal of their grievances, the petitioners have also served legal notice dated 08.05.2026 (Annexure P-9) to the respondents which is still pending consideration. He further submits that at this stage, the petitioners would be satisfied, if appropriate directions are issued to the respondents to consider and decide the said legal notice, by passing a speaking order, in a time bound manner. 3. Notice of motion. RAVINDER SINGH 2026.07.14 17:39 I attest to the accuracy and aut