MANJIT KAUR vs STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS

134 Ripe eae IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-21435-2026 Decided On: 16.07.2026 MANJIT KAUR ..--PETITIONER(S) VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS ..-..RESPONDENT(S) CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP MOUDGIL Present: Ms. Shivaly Singla, Advocate for the petitioner SANDEEP MOUDGIL, J. (ORAL) KEK 1. The present writ petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the official respondents to pay interest @ 12% p.a. along with compound interest on the family pension from the date it became due i.e. 01.01.1987 till the date of its actual release i.e. 07.04.2026 and further to pay interest on the aforesaid calculated amount till its actual realization. 2. Notice of motion. 3. Since the State/respondents were served with an advance copy of the petition, Mr. TPS Walia, AAG Punjab has put in appearance and assured the Court that the legal notice dated 22.06.2026 (Annexure P-17) shall be decided, by passing a speaking order, in accordance with law. NAINA KATHIAT 2026.07.17 14:43 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-21435-2026 -2- 4. In view of the above, wi