# RANA SATPAL SINGH vs STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS

Court: Punjab and Haryana High Court
Date: 2026-07-16
Citation: CWP 17749/2019
Petitioner: RANA SATPAL SINGH
Respondent: STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS

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## Judgment text (excerpt)

211. IN THE PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT AT CHANDIGARH CWP-17749-2019 Date of decision: 16.07.2026 Rana Satpal Singh …. Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and others …. Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP MOUDGIL Present: Mr. Jatinder Singh, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. T.P.S. Walia, AAG, Punjab. ----- SANDEEP MOUDGIL, J. (ORAL) 1. The instant writ petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of certiorari for quashing the letter/order dated 14.09.2018, passed by respondent No.2, whereby the claim of the petitioner for the post of Block Extension Educator has been rejected. Further seeking a writ in the nature of mandamus directing respondents No.1 and 2 to appoint the petitioner on the post of Block Extension Educator under notification issued by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Punjab, vide letter dated 09.05.2016. 2. Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner submits that the instant petition has become infructuous and he seeks to withdraw the same. 3. Dismissed as withdrawn. (SANDEEP MOUDGIL) JUDGE 16.07.2026 sanjeev Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Y

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